C6 Rear Window Adjustment

C6CORVETTEMAN · 08-03-2012, 08:43 PM

Ever since I got this 06', the rear window has been too low, coming a fraction of an inch away from the rear of the roof when I lift the hatch. It binds the trim seal when I lower the hatch, and has torn the 2nd seal I have had on the car. I recently looked at several c6's in Monterey, at Laguna Seca, and noticed some others were also low. My local auto glass shop would not get be able to adjust it unless they raised the hatch to do so. I have felt that the window alone could be raised higher at its front to solve. I just looked at a guy's 07' today, and his glass is almost in perfect alignment with the roof. HELP!

Ragtop 99 · 08-05-2012, 06:39 AM

The glass is loose? Pictures of the problem might help.

C6CORVETTEMAN · 08-05-2012, 05:24 PM

Need 9 more posts before I can can add a link. But, I do have a you tube video showing the problem.
It's labeled: 06' C6 low rear window.
The glass and hinge are tight. I believe some sort of glass adjustment would fix it.
I am mechanically inclined and skilled. I am just looking for some tech help. Thanx

C6CORVETTEMAN · 02-22-2013, 05:18 PM

To adjust the rear window higher, without raising the hatch; For info, it is an adhesive glue attached window. It must be cut loose from its mounted position. new seals must be installed, and the window is then adhesively bonded to the hatch. In this case, I believe the shop, "Golden State Auto Glass," used a thicker bead of adhesive, to raise the window. It can be pulled up, while still uncured, with suction cups, to help position it. This needs to be done by an experienced glass shop. Hope this is a help to someone.

Ragtop 99 · 02-23-2013, 05:04 AM

glad you got the problem solved, but it really seems like something Chevy should have fixed.

Bucwheat · 02-25-2013, 08:01 AM

There is a recall out on the rear hatch hinges.

08-03-2012, 08:43 PM	#1
C6CORVETTEMAN Smokin Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 6 My Gallery	How Do You Adjust C6 Rear Window? Ever since I got this 06', the rear window has been too low, coming a fraction of an inch away from the rear of the roof when I lift the hatch. It binds the trim seal when I lower the hatch, and has torn the 2nd seal I have had on the car. I recently looked at several c6's in Monterey, at Laguna Seca, and noticed some others were also low. My local auto glass shop would not get be able to adjust it unless they raised the hatch to do so. I have felt that the window alone could be raised higher at its front to solve. I just looked at a guy's 07' today, and his glass is almost in perfect alignment with the roof. HELP! Last edited by C6CORVETTEMAN; 08-05-2012 at 05:17 PM. Reason: Post appeared as a tech tip. It's actually a tech question.

08-05-2012, 06:39 AM	#2
Ragtop 99 Smokin 1000HP Twin Turbo Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bethesda MD Posts: 1,552 My Gallery	The glass is loose? Pictures of the problem might help. __________________ 2008 Atomic Orange Coupe 3LT, CC3, Z51 M6 LG Pros with cats, Vararam, 160 T-stat, DTE 3.90s, Elite tunnel plate, catch can, LG Wheels with 275 / 325 Invos, MGW Shifter, EPS 226/230 115 cam, HPT. Pfadt JOC suspension, Peak ported TB & IM. Gone but not forgotten: 2002 Camaro SS Droptop. cam, gears, etc. 11 sec 99 Z28 Vert, RIP.

02-22-2013, 05:18 PM	#4
C6CORVETTEMAN Smokin Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 6 My Gallery	C6 low rear window fixed! To adjust the rear window higher, without raising the hatch; For info, it is an adhesive glue attached window. It must be cut loose from its mounted position. new seals must be installed, and the window is then adhesively bonded to the hatch. In this case, I believe the shop, "Golden State Auto Glass," used a thicker bead of adhesive, to raise the window. It can be pulled up, while still uncured, with suction cups, to help position it. This needs to be done by an experienced glass shop. Hope this is a help to someone.

02-23-2013, 05:04 AM	#5
Ragtop 99 Smokin 1000HP Twin Turbo Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bethesda MD Posts: 1,552 My Gallery	glad you got the problem solved, but it really seems like something Chevy should have fixed. __________________ 2008 Atomic Orange Coupe 3LT, CC3, Z51 M6 LG Pros with cats, Vararam, 160 T-stat, DTE 3.90s, Elite tunnel plate, catch can, LG Wheels with 275 / 325 Invos, MGW Shifter, EPS 226/230 115 cam, HPT. Pfadt JOC suspension, Peak ported TB & IM. Gone but not forgotten: 2002 Camaro SS Droptop. cam, gears, etc. 11 sec 99 Z28 Vert, RIP.

02-25-2013, 08:01 AM	#6
Bucwheat Smokin 4000HP World Challenge Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Evans Ga.30809 Posts: 4,122 My Gallery	There is a recall out on the rear hatch hinges. __________________ Casper is a 2012 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT heritage package.

08-05-2012, 05:24 PM	#3
C6CORVETTEMAN Smokin Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 6 My Gallery	Need 9 more posts before I can can add a link. But, I do have a you tube video showing the problem. It's labeled: 06' C6 low rear window. The glass and hinge are tight. I believe some sort of glass adjustment would fix it. I am mechanically inclined and skilled. I am just looking for some tech help. Thanx

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