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Aston Martin DB7 Factory Workshop Manual Volume 2: Electrics, Body and Air Conditioning (1994-1998)03 · Body and trim
03 · Body & interior

Procedure

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB7 Factory Workshop Manual Volume 2: Electrics, Body and Air Conditioning
Year
1994–1998
Section
Volante roof › Procedure
Body and trimProcedure

Procedure

  1. Move the front seat forward to gain access.
  2. Switch on the ignition, release the roof locking latches and lower the roof. Switch off the ignition.
  3. Remove the rear seat squab and cushion. Remove the rear quarter trim panel.
  4. Disconnect the window motor feed wires.
  5. Release and remove the window motor finisher, feeding the wires through the grommet.
  6. Remove the window motor mounting bracket securing bolts.
  7. Remove the motor assembly, disengaging it from the glass.
  8. Remove the motor to carrier securing bolts and remove the motor.
LH Window Lift Motor Removal diagram showing motor assembly with wires and mounting bracket

Reassembly

Reassembly is the reverse of the removal procedure.

On reconnection of the motor, check the window height as follows:

  1. Switch on the ignition and raise the rear quarter windows.
  2. Check that the top of the glass is exactly level with the top edge of the fully raised door window.
  3. Check for a complete vertical seal between the rear quarter window and the door window.
Rear Quarter Window Alignment diagram showing alignment points A and B
  1. If the rear window alignment is not correct, adjust it using the procedure in the Wind Noise and Sealing section.
  2. Switch off the ignition and complete the reassembly.
  3. Switch on the ignition, raise and latch the roof, recheck for complete sealing at the rear window top edge.

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Aston Martin DB7

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