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sliding rear window swap

Posted:
Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:15 pm
by mightycelica88
it would be neat to swap a sliding rear window from a d50 to my mighty max but i dont know how to replace sealed windows. any help please?
Re: sliding rear window swap

Posted:
Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:28 am
by maddmax
Pretty much the same way you used to change tires on your bicycle. From the inside, and not using your mom's good forks, start at a corner and pry up the seal a little at a time using 5 or 6 levers untill you have enough loosened to pop out the complete corner. First time I did it was at a U-pull it and it worked out pretty good. Re install using the string method as you would a windshield, in the body groove of the seal and use lots of rtv.
Re: sliding rear window swap

Posted:
Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:47 am
by camoit
Look in the source info section. You will find a link to a factory first gen manual. The manual has a section on glass replacement and shows you how to do the string or rope thing. Rears are easy.
Re: sliding rear window swap

Posted:
Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:40 pm
by mikewarme
I can do it without tools! I pulled out my window once when I locked the keys in it at a grocery store! Just start in a corner and go!