ggdad1951 Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 what's the best way to remove the bottom channel and division bar on the side windows w/o mucking everything up? Slide a razor along it for 1000 times? Heat it up to soften the gaskets? Quote
Merle Coggins Posted July 5, 2011 Report Posted July 5, 2011 I used a handheld propane torch to warm up the channels and soften the seal, then grabbed 'em with a gloved hand and pulled 'em off. Merle Quote
Desotodav Posted July 6, 2011 Report Posted July 6, 2011 Mine were loose enough to work them off without much effort. I couldn't imagine that heating them up slightly would cause any harm. They should slide of easily enough once the seal is softened. Desotodav Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Posted July 6, 2011 yep that did the trick, mine were on pretty good still, had to use a flat blade to get it started! Quote
mrtomatohead Posted July 8, 2011 Report Posted July 8, 2011 the division bars in my truck are falling off the glass. My question is the opposite, do they glue back on with urethane or something similar? Also not sure how to get the glass and track mechanism out of the door. I've unbolted the mechanism but it doesnt want to budge. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Posted July 8, 2011 the division bars in my truck are falling off the glass. My question is the opposite, do they glue back on with urethane or something similar? Also not sure how to get the glass and track mechanism out of the door. I've unbolted the mechanism but it doesnt want to budge. I weaseled and weaseled and ended up sorta forcing mine out. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted July 8, 2011 Report Posted July 8, 2011 the division bars in my truck are falling off the glass. My question is the opposite, do they glue back on with urethane or something similar? Also not sure how to get the glass and track mechanism out of the door. I've unbolted the mechanism but it doesnt want to budge. The glass is set into the channels with glass setting tape, although urethane would probably work too. To remove the panes, first roll the window down fully. Now remove the fuzzy strip and rubber bumpers from the door, where the window comes through. Then, with the lower door panel removed, reach in and remove the 2 clips that hold the window pane to the regulator. The window will now seperate from the regulator. Last step is to remove, or loosen, the front window channel. Now the window should come up through the opening. Tilt it a little bit forward and to the inside and it will clear the outter door frame. The window regulator can now be removed as a seperate piece. Reinstall in reverse order. Merle Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Posted July 8, 2011 The glass is set into the channels with glass setting tape, although urethane would probably work too. To remove the panes, first roll the window down fully. Now remove the fuzzy strip and rubber bumpers from the door, where the window comes through. Then, with the lower door panel removed, reach in and remove the 2 clips that hold the window pane to the regulator. The window will now seperate from the regulator. Last step is to remove, or loosen, the front window channel. Now the window should come up through the opening. Tilt it a little bit forward and to the inside and it will clear the outter door frame. The window regulator can now be removed as a seperate piece. Reinstall in reverse order. Merle all good in theroy, but mine would NOT come out that way! I ended up pulling the glass out thru the lower access panel! Quote
Merle Coggins Posted July 8, 2011 Report Posted July 8, 2011 all good in theroy, but mine would NOT come out that way! I ended up pulling the glass out thru the lower access panel! Interesting... I've used that method more than once without any issues. It works best if you fully remove the front track (at least on vent window doors). Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Posted July 8, 2011 Interesting... I've used that method more than once without any issues. It works best if you fully remove the front track (at least on vent window doors). here's hoping when it goes back together it works, it aint fun taking it out the bottom! Quote
Desotodav Posted July 8, 2011 Report Posted July 8, 2011 I wasn't sure that you had the manual Mrtomatohead, so I attached the page for you. I did both of my windows the same way as Merle and had no problems. Although, the windows were a little tight to get back in. You guys were fortunate over there that you had a lower access panel. I haven't seen a door over here yet with a lower access panel in it. Desotodav Quote
mrtomatohead Posted July 9, 2011 Report Posted July 9, 2011 I downloaded the pdf from the pilothouse club's website. Looks like the same diagram. The access panel on my truck is on the lower half of the door, just below the raised band. not where your photo shows. The window mechanism is jammed which is why i want to pull it, it doesn't go down without a lot of fighting. From what i remember seeing the regulator arms are riveted to the bottom of the glass frame. I may be off on that one however. I'll explore a bit more this weekend if i have time. Thanks! Quote
Desotodav Posted July 9, 2011 Report Posted July 9, 2011 The window regulator has a couple of guides that go through the channel and stay in place with washers and clips (hopefully you can see them in the attached photo). Even with the regulator seized - you should be able to remove those clips and washers, push the window up manually, and then slide the regulator out through the access panel. I found that it was easier to re-install the windows by installing the regulator (and then the window glass) and then attaching the side channel (23-09-50) once the other items were in the door in place. Desotodav Quote
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