Thunderbird V8-3.9L VIN A (2002)
12.
The window motor may be stalling before the glass can properly seal. Strike "down and in" along the stitch bead on the edge of the convertible top
, starting from the a-pillar area back approximately 20 inches with a rubber mallet. This area is where the top of the glass penetrates a U-shaped
channel in the weatherstrip. If the weatherstrip flange on the convertible top is not rolled inboard enough, the door glass will not properly enter the
weatherstrip. Refer to Figure 13.
13.
After this adjustment is made, normally open and close the door checking that the glass is rolling all the way up into the weatherstrip. Water test.
Stop or continue this article at Step 14.
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If the glass still is not fully entering the weatherstrips, adjust the channel in the rear portion of the second weatherstrip "up" to allow closure. This
area of the weatherstrip is where it transitions from the channel along the roof to a compression seal along where the B-pillar would be present.
Use the handle of a rubber mallot to bend the weatherstrip and convertible top flange "up". Water test. Stop or continue this article as needed.
Refer to Figure 14.
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Check that the weatherstrips are uniformly pressing against the door glass. This can be done by moistening the weatherstrips with water and
closing the door. The wet weatherstrips will clearly show their contact pattern against the glass. This is critical along the rearward slope of the
glass (B-pillar).
