Alright, so door panel is off..that was actually rather easy...just the two lag screws and 8 plastic rivets...and its off to the races.
Anyways...so my attempt at aligning the window is not going very easily. Several things are just NOT going my way here.
According to the FSM on "Window Adjustment"
1. Ensure window is in the full up position.
2. Remove trim panel.
3. Remove water deflector (I don't seem to have one oddly enough)
4. Tighten the front run channel bolt in the center of the slot (still don't know WTF they're talking about here)
5. Loosen the fasteners that retain the window to the module sash.
6. Power the glass down 3 inches.
7. Slide the glass rearward in the sash fasteners.
8. Power the glass up.
9. Pry the glass up with a large flat screwdriver.
10. Tighten the fasteners that retain the window to the module sash.
11. Cycle the window up and down to inspect operation.
12. Install water deflector.
13. Install trim panel.
I got to 7, did that, but no matter what, the glass WILL NOT go all the way up into its correct sealed position at the top of the window unless I PRY it up to that position. The second issue is that the front top edge of the window wants to naturally pop to the outside of the window seal, causing a REAL issue. This is only remedied when I hold the window back in alignment, and simultaneously move it up.
When I attempt to move the window all the way back into the rear slot, to override its desire to waver outward, it ends up binding up about half way up, requiring to be adjusted forward again.
I'm definitely at a loss here. Either there's something significantly wrong with the shape of the seals (which I don't see why that would cause the window to pop forward), or both the regulator sash and the seals are all misaligned.
I will add on here the tidbit that this passenger door is otherwise missing the black plastic applique piece that sits in the front part of the stationary window on the inside, AND the door is misaligned, it sits about 1-2 mm too low when closed, causing minor contact with the rear door and front door window frames, and messing with the body lines, however, no evidence of tool marks are found on the hinges.
Would it be in my best interest to find another door seal from the junkyard, along with regulator sash, and just attempt to replace all that, or is it just suspect that this requires professional help, to where I should just drop over to safelite and see if they can align it properly.
I'm going to steal the majority of an interior out of another tan/camel 92-99 when I find one (might go to 92-95 door panels, I like the fuzzyness and design of them more)
