Front Door Glass - Wind Noise/Water Leaks
Article No.94-5-4
03/09/94
^ DOOR - FRONT - GLASS CLOSURE ON TOP OF DRIP RAIL
^ GLASS - FRONT DOOR - ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
^ LEAKS - WATER - FRONT DOOR GLASS
^ WINDNOISE - FRONT DOOR GLASS
FORD:
1993-94 PROBE
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to expand on the front door glass adjustment procedure and to include a step for checking door glass pitch adjustment.
ISSUE:
The 1993/94 Probe Service Manuals do not provide a clear procedure for adjusting the front door glass for windnoise, water leaks, window stutter/jumping and door-closure-on-top-of-the-drip-rail concerns.
ACTION:
Use the following front door glass adjustment procedure and specifications to correct door glass windnoise, water leaks, window stutter/jumping and door glass-closure-on-top-of-the-drip-rail concerns.
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications provided in this TSB article have ranges because individual vehicles may vary based on how the door fits on the car body. It may be necessary to change the door glass adjustments to the high or low end of the specifications to correct the concern on your vehicle.
FRONT DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
1. Check the door and striker for correct adjustment. Repair as necessary. Refer to the 1993 Probe Service Manual, Sections 01-03-5 and 01-14A, for service details.
2. Check the door glass for correct adjustment by using the following steps. Complete the steps in the order provided to obtain the best results.
NOTE:
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE WINDOW TO PERFORM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENTS. HOWEVER, IF FOR OTHER REASONS THE GLASS NEEDS TO BE REMOVED, DO NOT REMOVE THE WINDOW GUIDE BRACKETS FROM THE WINDOW. THESE ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO REINSTALL PROPERLY.
DOOR PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3. Remove the door panel if adjustments need to be made. All door glass measurements can be made without removing the door panel.
DOOR TRIM PANEL REMOVAL
a. Remove the door grasp screw, Figure 1.
b. Remove the door grasp.
c. If equipped, remove the window regulator handle.
d. If equipped, gently pry up on the switch panel and remove it from the door trim panel.
e. If equipped, disconnect the switch panel electrical connectors.
f. Remove the inner door handle trim screw, Figure 2.
g. Remove the three (3) remaining door trim panel screws and one (1) retaining clip. See Figure 3.
h. Carefully pull the door trim panel away from the door to disengage the clips.
i. Guide the inner door handle trim through the door trim panel.
j. Remove the door trim panel.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Replace any door clips that have been damaged. Refer to the parts listing for part number information.
NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING STEP SHOULD BE PERFORMED BEFORE ANY OTHER ADJUSTMENT.
4. Check door glass pitch adjustment:
a. Measure from the front edge of the regulator channel to the front edge of the glass guide channel, Figure 4. The measurement should be 308 mm (11.82"). To correct, loosen the front glass guide and adjust.
b. Tighten the glass guide channel and recheck.
5. Check the door glass rear height adjustment. Adjust if necessary.
a. With the window in the full up position and the door closed, draw a line along the top of the glass with a felt marker. Locate the line 55 mm from the rear of the glass even with the lower edge of the roof drip moulding, Figure 5. The mark must be 3-4 mm from the top edge of the glass.
b. If adjustment is required, lower the window 1" (25.4 mm) and make a reference mark on the door. See Figure 6.
c. Loosen the glass stop bolt just enough to be able to slide the stop and move the stop the same distance the mark is out of specification. Example: If the glass is 1.0 mm too high, lower the stop 1.0 mm.
d. Tighten the glass stop bolt.
e. Raise the window and recheck.
6. Check the door glass rear inboard and outboard adjustment. Adjust if necessary.
NOTE:
DO NOT ADJUST THE FRONT WINDOW TRACK INBOARD AND OUTBOARD ADJUSTMENT SCREW.
a. With the glass in the full up position, close the door until the top rear corner of the glass lightly touches the weatherstrip. See Figure 6.
b. Measure the distance between the "B" pillar weatherstrip surface and the outside of the glass. See Figure 7. This distance must be between 14-19 mm.
c. To adjust, loosen the adjustment screw locknut, Figure 8, and turn the adjustment screw counter-clockwise to increase the distance.
d. Tighten the adjustment screw locknut.
e. Recheck the distance between the "B" pillar weatherstrip surface and the outside of the glass.
7. Check the door glass front height adjustment. Adjust if necessary.
a. With the glass in the full up position, place a straight edge on the glass. See Figure 9.
b. Measure the gap between the straight edge and the top of the mirror weatherstrip. The gap must be 1-2 mm.
c. If adjustment is required, lower the window 1" (25.4 mm). Loosen the front glass stop bolt, Figure 8, and move the stop the distance required to obtain the 1-2 mm gap as shown in Figure 9.
d. Tighten the glass stop bolt.
e. Raise the window and recheck.
8. Check the drip edge moulding to door glass gap. Adjust if necessary.
a. Measure the gap between the door drip edge moulding and the outside glass surface along the horizontal area of the top of the glass. See Figures 10 and 11 - points A through B. The correct gap is 3.5-4.0 mm.
b. Use your hands to adjust the drip edge moulding by applying pressure to bend the moulding to provide the required gap. Use caution to bend the drip edge moulding evenly to avoid a wavy appearance.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 93-22-1
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage. Adjustments & Alignments Are Covered For 12 Months/12,000 Miles
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
940504AT Check And Adjust Door And 0.4 Hr.
Striker Only - Both Doors
940504A Check And Adjust Door And 0.3 Hr.
Striker Only - One Door
940504BT Check And Adjust Glass 0.9 Hr.
Only - Both Doors
940504B Check And Adjust Glass 0.5 Hr.
Only - One Door
940504CT Check And Adjust Door And 1.1 Hr.
Door Glass - Both Doors
940504C Check And Adjust Door And 0.6 Hr.
Door Glass - One Door
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7021778 36
OASIS CODES: 102000, 110000, 190000, 701000