Much trouble getting window alignmet!

[Jim S]

I can’t seem to get my window to go back far enough to seat on the pillar seal and up to the top seal. I have loosened every adjustment I can find, but it won’t move back. What could I me missing

[Jim S]

On 3/29/2026 at 4:12 PM, Adam DeRosa said:

We'll nee some more information before offering suggestions.

1. What's the current condition of the AC system? Are the compressor, condenser, hoses, evaporator, etc in good shape? Is the system charged properly? 

2. Have you taken steps to minimize outside heat from entering the cabin? Are all engine compartment grommets and seals in place? Are the footwell fresh air and heater doors closing properly? Is the heater control water valve closing properly? 

 

On 4/18/2026 at 4:27 PM, mfg said:

Yes,  the trans can definitely be removed without removing the engine/trans assy… but availability of a twin post lift would sure make the job easier!

Hooray for me! My transmission is back from the shop and no longer leaks!. It needed a torque converter replacement, reseal of the front pump because the last seal turned out because of a burr on the case that I overlooked when I installed it previously. Also, the O-ring on the vacuum modulator was too small and fluid was leaking out of there. Total cost for removal, parts and replacement $1500 well worth it to rid me of this headache.

[mfg]

Window… Thr upper window stop would have a major effect on the height issue.. and the rearmost regulator arm guide gives you quite a lot of ‘window angle’ adjustment once you loosen the two retaining bolts.

[mfg]

Also… Good to have that transmission problem behind you!

Considering parts & labor, I think what you paid is a very fair price.

[Jim S]

I'm not sure which part you are referring to as the "rear most regulator arm guide"

[ronmanfredi]

If it were my car:

Step 1, roll the window down and adjust the door where it is level with the body and it closes and latches correctly.

Step 2, loosen the vent assembly bolts and adjuster nuts and raise the vent assembly as high as possible, then adjust the top part of it where it is even with the body rubber seal at the roof so that the top of the vent is level with the seal.

Step 3, raise the window all the way up and be sure the window height stop is set to where the window stops going up as soon as it touches the top of the vent window frame.  You don't want the window pushing the vent assembly upwards.

Step 4, with the window all the way up, adjust the vent assembly using the adjuster screws to obtain the right amount of tilt so the vent assembly and window touch the upper seal.  You don't want it to put a lot of pressure on the seal, but you don't want an air gap either. You may need to loosen the vent assembly bolts just a little to make the adjuster work easier.

Step 5, with the window all the way up, check that the glass is touching the seal towards the rear of the car just like the front. If not, then adjust the rear glass guide to make the correction.

[mfg]

6 hours ago, Jim S said:

I'm not sure which part you are referring to as the "rear most regulator arm guide"

What I mean is the short channel (or guide) located just ahead of the rear vertical guide channel….

This short channel is retained by two bolts, and if you loosen the forward one you can move that channel up or down to change the position (angle) of the side window in relation to the door itself.