2003 coup 50th anniversary, need held with passenger window
05-05-2015, 05:36 PM
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2003 coup 50th anniversary, need held with passenger window
Hello, I just purchased my corvette last weekend and have found an issue with my passenger window. It does not roll all the way up. It lacks about a quater inch from going all the way up. I HAVE looked up how to index the windows and tried it last night with no luck. I also can't find anything in the owners manual about how to perform this... I don't know if the 2003 models are able to do this. Any help on how to correctly index the windows or what I should look at next if that doesn't work would be appreciated. Thanks
05-05-2015, 06:47 PM
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Don't recall having heard the term "index the windows" Any more information on where you read that??
The adjustment of the window height by up to 1/8" can be done without removing the door panel but not for the 1/4" that you seem to need.
Procedure from the shop manual details how to make more extensive adjustments in height by releasing the clamps that hold the window and moving the glass to obtain the desired position. Perhaps someone with an electronic copy of the shop manual can post the procedure. My copy is a paper copy......
The adjustment of the window height by up to 1/8" can be done without removing the door panel but not for the 1/4" that you seem to need.
Procedure from the shop manual details how to make more extensive adjustments in height by releasing the clamps that hold the window and moving the glass to obtain the desired position. Perhaps someone with an electronic copy of the shop manual can post the procedure. My copy is a paper copy......
The window functions fine but it's not tight against the seal, when going 65+ you can hear air coming in and when I washed it I got some water inside. I think if I could get an 1/8th of an inch I'd be good.
05-05-2015, 07:12 PM
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On the bottom (underside) of the door toward the front of the door (A Pillar) are two rubber plugs. Remove the plugs to access the two window regulator jack screws. One is for the rear of the windo and one is for the front of the window. Adust the two equally to raise the window up to 1/8". Adjust in small increments to see what progress you make.
I have not seen the "indexing" that you referred to on any C5 documentation that I have ever read. (Not to say I have read every thing written in the C5 shop manual) Perhaps it was in reference to the C6. If I'm wrong there, someone will jump in and correct me....
I have not seen the "indexing" that you referred to on any C5 documentation that I have ever read. (Not to say I have read every thing written in the C5 shop manual) Perhaps it was in reference to the C6. If I'm wrong there, someone will jump in and correct me....
05-05-2015, 08:22 PM
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Just replaced my window regulator this past weekend so my knowledge is still ripe. The up travel is controlled by stops that are internal to the door on the front and back of the door as you look at it from the inside. The door panel needs to be removed. The "up" window stop is based on where the two rubber bumpers adjacent to the clamps that hold the window are set. It's adjusted with a threaded rod that is adjusted using a female torx socket. There is an adjustment rod front and back - hard to believe they are out of adjustment. Sound more like a regulator issue.
In any case, the door panel needs to come off. Removing the door panel is easy - two screws behind the closure pull, the bezel for the door lock needs to be removed and then the door can be pried off. Start the prying at the bottom left hand corner.
Feel free to PM me if you would like to discuss.
In any case, the door panel needs to come off. Removing the door panel is easy - two screws behind the closure pull, the bezel for the door lock needs to be removed and then the door can be pried off. Start the prying at the bottom left hand corner.
Feel free to PM me if you would like to discuss.
05-05-2015, 08:27 PM
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Just replaced my window regulator this past weekend so my knowledge is still ripe. The up travel is controlled by stops that are internal to the door on the front and back of the door as you look at it from the inside. The door panel needs to be removed. The "up" window stop is based on where the two rubber bumpers adjacent to the clamps that hold the window are set. It's adjusted with a threaded rod that is adjusted using a female torx socket. There is an adjustment rod front and back - hard to believe they are out of adjustment. Sound more like a regulator issue.
In any case, the door panel needs to come off. Removing the door panel is easy - two screws behind the closure pull, the bezel for the door lock needs to be removed and then the door can be pried off. Start the prying at the bottom left hand corner.
Feel free to PM me if you would like to discuss.
In any case, the door panel needs to come off. Removing the door panel is easy - two screws behind the closure pull, the bezel for the door lock needs to be removed and then the door can be pried off. Start the prying at the bottom left hand corner.
Feel free to PM me if you would like to discuss.
05-06-2015, 10:57 PM
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Here is a video on the panel removal. It also requires the removal of the door switch.
Install Corvette Window Regulator - YouTube
Install Corvette Window Regulator - YouTube