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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Removeing Windows

Hey just was wondering is removeing the door windows very hard? I heard from a friend at work they should just unbolt from the regulator but not sure if thats as easy as it sounds lol.

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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Re: Removeing Windows

The glass has a channel riveted to it. The regulator slides into that channel. It's not hard to separate the window and regulator, but I find it's a BITCH to get the glass completely out of the door. I was recently putting my car back together after paint, and I had a hell of a time getting the glass back in while trying not to scratch anything. IMO that's harder than changing the regulator/motor...but that's just me.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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Re: Removeing Windows

Originally Posted by fast377
The glass has a channel riveted to it. The regulator slides into that channel. It's not hard to separate the window and regulator, but I find it's a BITCH to get the glass completely out of the door. I was recently putting my car back together after paint, and I had a hell of a time getting the glass back in while trying not to scratch anything. IMO that's harder than changing the regulator/motor...but that's just me.
Does anyone have any tips on getting the glass out of the door?

My drivers door has a chip in it, and I have a donor car with good glass. So I would like to just swap the glass out. When I converted my manual doors to power, I tried to get the glass out of the actual door, but it didn't want to come out. It was like I needed to flex it just the right amount to lift it out, but I was afraid I would break it.
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