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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012CORVETTE V8-6.2L SCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSADJUSTMENTSDOOR WINDOW ADJUSTMENT
2012 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2L SC
Door Window Adjustment
2012 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2L SCSECTION Door Window Adjustment
Door Window Adjustment
1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
2. Reconnect the window switch to the door harness.
3. Raise the window.
4. Disconnect the window switch from the harness.
5. Remove the window clamp sight access plugs.
6. Mark the location of the clamps on the window.
7. Loosen the window clamp bolts.
8. Jiggle the window to break the window loose from the clamps rubber seals.
9. Adjust the window using one of the following methods:
* Put a socket on the clamp bolt and use the socket to move the window.
1. Adjust the window forward or reward first.
2. Adjust the front height second.
3. Adjust the rear height last.
* Sit in the vehicle with the door closed and with the aid of an assistant standing outside of the vehicle, position the window in the door opening.
1. Adjust the window forward or reward first.
2. Adjust the front height second.
3. Adjust the rear height last.
10. Slide the window in the window clamps as necessary.
* The gap to the reveal molding (1) should be 5-8 mm (0.2-0.3 in).
* The gap to the retainer (3) should be 5-8 mm (0.2-0.3 in).
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
11. Tighten the window clamps.
Tighten the window regulator window clamp bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
12. Open the door and install the window clamp sight access plugs.
13. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
14. Perform minor height and minor tip-in adjustments as necessary. Refer to Door Window Tip-In Adjustment Door Window Tip-In Adjustment and Door Window Minor Height Adjustment Door Window Minor Height Adjustment.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.