Window removal and installation
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== Tools needed == | == Tools needed == | ||
For non-moving windows and windshields that are sealed in with butyl tape, you will need: | For non-moving windows and windshields that are sealed in with butyl tape, you will need: | ||
| − | *"Bat wing tool" K-D #2038 | + | *"Bat wing tool" K-D #2038 molding removal tool |
*Window wire, piano wire, or guitar strings (this is available as a kit with tools) | *Window wire, piano wire, or guitar strings (this is available as a kit with tools) | ||
*A good set of needle nose pliers and side cutters | *A good set of needle nose pliers and side cutters | ||
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===Side window=== | ===Side window=== | ||
| − | On some vehicles the side windshield is bolted or clipped to the track assembly. On other vehicles there are rivets holding it in place. In either case one must either remove bolts or clips or carefully drill out the rivets in order to remove a side window. Then quite often the track assembly has an upper limiter which must be removed to allow removal of the side window. If you are working with an older vehicle and have no replacement glass to install, make a template out of masonite the same thickness as the glass. Bring your finished template into a glass shop and they will make you a replacement glass which you can install. Clean out the window channel of all dirt and rust. Install a new base tape and slowly work the window into the channel. Keep the side window | + | On some vehicles the side windshield is bolted or clipped to the track assembly. On other vehicles there are rivets holding it in place. In either case one must either remove bolts or clips or carefully drill out the rivets in order to remove a side window. Then quite often the track assembly has an upper limiter which must be removed to allow removal of the side window. If you are working with an older vehicle and have no replacement glass to install, make a template out of masonite the same thickness as the glass. Bring your finished template into a glass shop and they will make you a replacement glass which you can install. Clean out the window channel of all dirt and rust. Install a new base tape and slowly work the window into the channel. Keep the side window vertical while tapping with a oak block and rubber mallet. Install new vertical channel tracks and replace the inner and outer 'fuzzies' weather strips for a sound and water tight installation. |
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== What to do after removal == | == What to do after removal == | ||
| − | After removal, the windshield and side windows should be stored in a safe place where they will not be damaged. If there is glue present on the | + | After removal, the windshield and side windows should be stored in a safe place where they will not be damaged. If there is glue present on the windshield you may want to spend some time cleaning it off so it does not have to be done right before installation. |
== Installing the new window == | == Installing the new window == | ||
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# Place the windshield on the opening of the vehicle. | # Place the windshield on the opening of the vehicle. | ||
# Go inside the vehicle. You will be pulling on the rope. Before you pull, have the helper apply mild pressure to the area were you will be pulling on the rope. | # Go inside the vehicle. You will be pulling on the rope. Before you pull, have the helper apply mild pressure to the area were you will be pulling on the rope. | ||
| − | # Pull the rope toward the center of the | + | # Pull the rope toward the center of the windshield. The seal should start slipping over the ledge and hug it. The helper should be applying mild pressure just ahead of you. |
# Go all the way around until you've pulled out the entire length of the rope. | # Go all the way around until you've pulled out the entire length of the rope. | ||
# Wipe off lubricant with a dry rag, wash off the remainder with a wet rag. | # Wipe off lubricant with a dry rag, wash off the remainder with a wet rag. | ||
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Position the glass so that it is flush with the body using at least 6 rubber setting blocks 1 in each corner and 2 in the middle.. You want the glass to sit evenly on these blocks .You can maintain your 1/4" gap with some scraps of filler strip or wooden spacers, removing them as you install the strip. | Position the glass so that it is flush with the body using at least 6 rubber setting blocks 1 in each corner and 2 in the middle.. You want the glass to sit evenly on these blocks .You can maintain your 1/4" gap with some scraps of filler strip or wooden spacers, removing them as you install the strip. | ||
| − | Once the windshield is positioned, Optional step: You can dry fit the filler strip.. You can make a butt joint in the middle of the strip at the bottom of the window. Try to not | + | Once the windshield is positioned, Optional step: You can dry fit the filler strip.. You can make a butt joint in the middle of the strip at the bottom of the window. Try to not miter corners unless you absolutely have to because it is very hard to keep the edges down. The strip can be notched on the inside of a corner to make a tighter bend. Practice making corners on a scrap to see how it works. Once the strip has been dry fit you can install it permanently. When you install the filler strip use super weather strip adhesive on at least one side of the strip. Glue the ends with super glue. Once the filler strip is installed back fill the space behind the windshield with urethane adhesive, tool it so it looks nice and has no voids. You should have at least 3 full size tubes of adhesive ready for your install. Let it cure and you are done. |
That is a fairly simple set of instructions, there may be other things that need to be considered such as what to do about your dash and header panel, etc. Is the windshield 2 pieces? this may require a center seam. | That is a fairly simple set of instructions, there may be other things that need to be considered such as what to do about your dash and header panel, etc. Is the windshield 2 pieces? this may require a center seam. | ||
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