Changing a door window

[rmn 0]

HI Guys, just wondering how difficult it is to change a door window?

the old one is smashed, how long should it take?

Thanks

[davidwort 0]

HI Guys, just wondering how difficult it is to change a door window?

the old one is smashed, how long should it take?

Thanks

 

OK, I'll try this again, last time I got a nasty error back from the web server instead of posting my reply,

 

first take the door panel off, lower the window before unplugging the window switch(you can always re-attach it to move the regulator up and down later)

 

you can get at two 10mm bolts(i think) that hold the glass to the regulator (in the middle of the base of the glass)

 

remove these and pop the plastic wheels in the rail at the bottom of the glass off the end of the regulator arms (they're just pushed onto ball shaped ends of the arms)

 

the glass should lift out of the door b pillar end first at an angle, you need to remove at least the inside rub strip on the top of the door panel/inner door skin edge

 

make sure the door film is carefully sealed back into place on refitting as a hole may not let water in directly but will let moist air into the car which will tend to condense on your windows

 

I haven't actually extracted a glass myself, but have replaced a regulator (Bar-steward to do) and the glass looked relatively simple to replace.

 

 

David.