1998 Celica Convertible Window Problems Options

[toyotakev]

Well I just woke up my convertible from a long Winter nap and put the top down and was reminded of a problem I did not take care of last fall, the rear windows! The drivers side rear window falls off track and the passenger side window stays on track but seems a little off. I asked the boys at the local Toyota dealer to give me a price to fix it and they want both an arm and a leg! They talked about replacing motors and such and I thought the motor works, the window just seems to fall off track. I am sure this is a common problem but I am new to the convertible so I wanted to get input from this Celica community! Also, the roof leaks at the drivers side window and seems like I needs new seals?? The top is original, the car spent its entire life in Southern California until a few years ago. I am sure the top wasnt up much!! I appreciate any help to keep this baby going, she looks amazing! Kevin

[njccmd2002]

ok so who is still having problems?

[xrav22]

The windows are not that hard to fix. Yes they are a pita.

I have fixed tweaked both of mine several times. It seems an easy way is to remove the whole assembly it is a bit hard but if you
remove the three bolts on the assembly/4 on motor the whole thing will come out. Window and motor and everything but you need to remove the stops that are in there(10 mm). I dont even use the middle bushing as they broke i put the middle ones on the ends and the windows work still. Putting it back in you must drop it down carefully and get the 3 bolts to line up and the motor bolts also . It is tricky but possible. When you put your top up make sure to bring windows down an inch or so.
Make sure to adjust up stopps and window angle upon reasembly and grease the heck out of the bushings.
Good luck