Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Tailgate: Customer Interest
Tailgate Window Operation
NO.: 87-T-24
DATE: 12/22/86
Tailgate Window Operation
MODELS:
1984-1987 C/K - R/V JIMMY/BLAZER
Some 1984-1987 C/K - R/V Jimmy/Blazer models equipped with a power tailgate window may experience a tailgate window that operates slowly or
does not fully return to its upward or closed position. This condition can be caused by misalignment of the rear tailgate window, cable, guide pins, sash
assembly, regulator assembly or the tailgate. The following checks and adjustments should be used to correct this condition.
1.
Battery Condition - Check the charge of the battery while the engine is running and also when the engine is stopped. A low battery charge can
cause the window to move slowly.
2.
Rubber Wedge - Some models have a rubber wedge (5" long) installed at the base of the roof housing between the window track and the glass run
seal. If equipped with the wedge, remove it and glue the glass run seal to the roof using weather strip adhesive (P/N 12345097) or equivalent.
3.
Cable Assembly - The cable assembly should not interfere with the movement of the window. The cable should run below the lower window stop
and through the holding tab (clip) mounted on the tailgate. Any tight bends in the cable will reduce the power transferred to the regulator
assembly.
4.
Window Regulator - Check window regulator and left regulator arm for any binding. Marks will be visible where the regulator arm and sash have
contacted. If left regulator arm is catching on the window sash, carefully bend regulator arm as required. Check the meshing of the regulator teeth.
An overly tight meshing will cause unnecessary binding and the regulator assembly should be replaced.
5.
Window and Sash Assembly - Remove glass and sash assembly for inspection. This can be accomplished by removing the four bolts that connect
the sash assembly to the regulator arms.
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If sash is not centered on glass remove the sash and center it on the glass assembly.
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Remove any excess sash filler at the ends of the sash assembly.
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Cheek the angle of the sash channel guides to ensure they follow the curvature of the glass and sash channel. If adjustment is required,
carefully bend the guides to the same curvature as the glass and sash channel. Ensure that the guides travel through the channel smoothly.
6.
Tailgate Glass - Check curvature of the tailgate window. Lay straight edge on glass and observe the clearance between straight edge and glass at
center of window. If clearance exceeds 1/4 of an inch replace the glass.
7.
Ground Strap - Install a ground strap (12 gauge wire) from the tailgate to the frame. Attachment can be made from one of the tailgate hinge bolts
to one of the holes in the rear frame crossmember. Use a star washer with each bolt to provide good metal to metal contact. Make sure the ground
strap does not become kinked when the tailgate is closed. Ensure that the motor is grounded properly to the tailgate. This can be accomplished by
replacing one of the window regulator motor bolts with a zinc chromate coated bolt, P/N 9419004.
8.
Tailgate Fit To Body - Check flushness and height of tailgate to the rear quarter panels. If the top of the tailgate is misaligned (in or out), loosen
the strikers on the inside of the rear quarter panels and adjust accordingly. If alignment (in or out) is off on the bottom of the tailgate, loosen hinges
and adjust as required.
9.
Window Centering - Loosen the two channel adjusting bolts on each side of the tailgate. Close tailgate and run window up and down. Open
tailgate enough to access the adjustment bolts and tighten.
