Windows - Hard To Raise Or Lower

Bulletin No.
94-030

Issue Date
SEP 19, 1994

Model
1993 CIVIC

Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED

File Under
BODY

Window is Hard to Raise or Lower

SYMPTOM

The driver's side or passenger's side window is hard to roll up or down, or it binds.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The glass has come out of the run channel.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Canadian-built Civics only:

2-door - thru VIN 2HGEJ2...PH519454
3-door - thru VIN 2HGEH2...PH540449

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Adjust the window regulator and run channel.

1. Remove the door panel. Refer to page 20-5 of the service manual.





2. Use a razor blade to cut the rain protector adhesive, then peel back the protector. Be careful not to damage the rain protector.





3. Roll the window up all the way. Loosen the mounting bolt and adjust the center channel forward as far as it will go. Tighten the mounting bolt.





4. Loosen the two roller guide mounting bolts. Use a Phillips screwdriver to push the rear of the roller guide down as far as it will go. Tighten the bolts.

5. Lubricate the run channel with silicone spray. Clean up any excess.

6. Roll the window up and down.

^ If the window now works properly, go to step 10.

^ If the window is still hard to to operate, continue with step 7.

7. Loosen the rear roller guide mounting bolt, and remove the front roller guide mounting bolt.





8. Use a rat-tail file to extend the front roller guide mounting bolt slot downward 1 to 2 mm. Apply touch-up paint to the bare metal.

9. Make sure both roller guide mounting bolts are adjusted to the bottom of their slots, then tighten the bolts to 5.8 lb.ft. (8 N-m, 0.8 kg-m).

10. Raise the window. Make sure the glass is fully in contact with the seal to prevent wind noise and water leaks.

11. Reinstall the rain protector and door panel.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.





Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Failed part: P/N 73350-SR0-A00
H/C 3977097

Defect code: 030

Contention code: B99