Is the convertable B pillar adjustable?
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as said above you can adjust the window but it takes some really careful wrenching. Do a search on window adjusting, I believe that DeeGee has the best write up and be careful removing the reflector on the inside of the door. The ears get brittle and will break unless you are very careful. Make small adjustments. Good luck!
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I think you mean adjust the window tip in?
This should help
Document ID # 657148
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
Window Tip In Adjustment – Door
Tools Required: #6 Inverted TORX Socket
1. Position the window fully up.
2. Remove the large access plug from under the front of the door.
3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut.
4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel
5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut.
6. Adjust tip in with the jack screw.
o Turn the jack screw clockwise to tip the window outward.
o Turn the jack screw counter-clockwise to tip the window inward.
o One turn of the screw equals approximately 1 N•m (0.04 in) change at the top of the window.
7. Tighten the jack screw jam nut.
8. Lower the window.
9. Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut.
10. Raise the window and check the alignment.
11. Install the access plug under the front of the door.
12. Install the reflector in the door trim panel.
This should help
Document ID # 657148
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
Window Tip In Adjustment – Door
Tools Required: #6 Inverted TORX Socket
1. Position the window fully up.
2. Remove the large access plug from under the front of the door.
3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut.
4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel
5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut.
6. Adjust tip in with the jack screw.
o Turn the jack screw clockwise to tip the window outward.
o Turn the jack screw counter-clockwise to tip the window inward.
o One turn of the screw equals approximately 1 N•m (0.04 in) change at the top of the window.
7. Tighten the jack screw jam nut.
8. Lower the window.
9. Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut.
10. Raise the window and check the alignment.
11. Install the access plug under the front of the door.
12. Install the reflector in the door trim panel.
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I need to adjust the bottom of the B pillar out or the bottom of the window in so the bottom of the weatherstrip touches the bottom of the window. The top of the window already hits the weatherstrip, if more pressure is added to the top of the window then the door doesn't close right. Is there a window in/out adjustment at the top of the door?
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I wasn't aware of the aluminum strip that gyzy mentioned.Its not a job I've done myself so I'm just looking at the manual
Theres no other adjustment to the window other than tip in. The strip at the top of the door is called the water deflector. It just sticks onto the door with adhesive. The only thing I can think of is that your window is loose in the cradle which means its not seating properly when the window closes. It holds in place with clamp nuts which may be loose or out of alignment?
I think you may need to pull the door panel to take a look.
Theres no other adjustment to the window other than tip in. The strip at the top of the door is called the water deflector. It just sticks onto the door with adhesive. The only thing I can think of is that your window is loose in the cradle which means its not seating properly when the window closes. It holds in place with clamp nuts which may be loose or out of alignment?
I think you may need to pull the door panel to take a look.
Last edited by DeeGee; Jun 28, 2011 at 02:51 AM.