Section 01-17A: Convertible
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
ADJUSTMENTS

Door Glass Diagnosis

 

Refer to the diagnostic index when performing the Door Glass Adjustment procedures to adjust the glass according to the symptom present.

NOTE: The key to correcting water leaks caused by an improperly adjusted door glass or quarter window is to perform the glass and weatherstrip adjustments carefully and exactly as shown. Any shortcuts used in this procedure probably will not eliminate the water leaks.



DIAGNOSTIC INDEX
Symptom Adjustment Steps
Door glass is too far forward or too far rearward Steps 1, 2 and 3
Gap at division bar is uneven Steps 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
Door glass is parallel to top but is too high or too low Steps 1, 4, 5 and 6
Top of glass is tilted outward or crossover occurs Steps 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10
Gap along belt line moulding Steps 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8





  1. Using a grease pencil, scribe an alignment mark on the glass along the belt line moulding. Scribe a vertical line above each up-stop adjustment point. This provides a reference point for adjustments. Remove door trim panel.



  1. If necessary, loosen all adjustments.
  1. Push the door glass to its full rearward position and tighten the fore-and-aft adjustment.



  1. Have an assistant sit in the front seat with the necessary tools to secure the adjustments and close the door.

    NOTE: The adjustment is accessible through the opening between the door glass and inner door panel.

  1. Position the glass in the door opening and hold it in place as close as possible to the correct position in relation to the weatherstrips and quarter window. Apply a slight pressure at the top of the glass while an assistant secures the fore-and-aft tilt adjustment.



  1. Hold the glass and have an assistant secure the front and rear up-stops. Push the up-stops downward against the plastic stops on the door glass and secure the adjustment.



  1. While holding the door glass in position, lower it approximately 150mm (6 inches) and secure the in and out tilt adjustment.



  1. Open the door and place the trim panel over the edge of the door inner panel. Do not push the panel retaining pins into the door. Close the door, raise the glass and check the door glass to weatherstrip and quarter window fit.



  1. If the glass comes up inside the division bar weatherstrip, adjust the in and out tilt of the glass. Lower the glass and loosen the adjustment, but leave the bolts snug. The glass can be moved in or out using a screwdriver.



  1. The position of the A-pillar and front side rail weatherstrips may be adjusted to eliminate small gaps or excessive tightness between the door glass and weatherstrip. The seal retainers can be moved in and out in a straight line or tilted. Refer to Weatherstrip Adjustments.