REAR quarter window removal.??

[Big Dave]

Hi chaps.
How easy is it to remove + replace the rear quarter windows.???
I want to replace the alloy trim around the rubber seals + at the same time fit some better rear speakers..
Im led to believe the speakers are easier to do with the windows out.???
Ta.

 

[Guest]

Dave,
You'll need a medium to large flat head screwdriver ( the one's with the plastic covering along the shank to prevent paint damage ).

I've done this recently on my car when repainting. Open the doors and pull the window rubber out as far as possible so you can get the screw driver in at the bottom nearest the doors, gently start to pry the window out, it will resist initially but go gently and it will come out quite easy, just be carefull you dont gouge or scratch the paint.

When you are re-fitting you'll need some string that will fit inside the channel on the window rubber, make sure it s long enough to go all the way around with about 2 feet surplus on each end.Get inside the car and use washing up liquid around the opening to aid re-fitting. Have someone help hold and push the window from the outside as you start to "string" the window back in, as you pull the string the rubber will get pulled over the lip in the opening, make sure at this point the metal trim is in the rubber snugly and not coming out at any point as you cant put the trim in after the window is in place, its got to be in the rubber before you re-fit the window.

Hope it makes sense!

John Daly.

 

[carlmthompson]

I would use somthing else than fairy, like vaseline or something - only 'cause fairy liquid contains a fair amount of salt[8|]

 

[dlknight]

ORIGINAL: 422bhp944

Dave,
You'll need a medium to large flat head screwdriver ( the one's with the plastic covering along the shank to prevent paint damage ).

I've done this recently on my car when repainting. Open the doors and pull the window rubber out as far as possible so you can get the screw driver in at the bottom nearest the doors, gently start to pry the window out, it will resist initially but go gently and it will come out quite easy, just be carefull you dont gouge or scratch the paint.

When you are re-fitting you'll need some string that will fit inside the channel on the window rubber, make sure it s long enough to go all the way around with about 2 feet surplus on each end.Get inside the car and use washing up liquid around the opening to aid re-fitting. Have someone help hold and push the window from the outside as you start to "string" the window back in, as you pull the string the rubber will get pulled over the lip in the opening, make sure at this point the metal trim is in the rubber snugly and not coming out at any point as you cant put the trim in after the window is in place, its got to be in the rubber before you re-fit the window.

Hope it makes sense!

John Daly.

I wouldn't do it that way unless you fancy scratching the paint, you can push out the window easily from inside the car. Make sure you have an assistant ready to catch it, gently push the seals over the window frame and out from inside the car using a large screwdriver then when it has begun to loosen, push the glass and it should pop out. I have done this twice and never had any problems. When you refit you need quite strong "string" something like washing line with the plastic coating makes a good guide. Then make sure the seal is sitting correctly on the inside of the car and push on the window from the outside until it is snug.

Cheers

Dave K.

 

[random hero]

. you can push the rubber up and release the trim panel with the window still in as i have just done

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: random hero

. you can push the rubber up and release the trim panel with the window still in as i have just done

Yep, you can do that quite easy, its the refitting of the trim piece with the window in situ thats impossible

 

[Guest]

I wouldn't do it that way unless you fancy scratching the paint, you can push out the window easily from inside the car. Make sure you have an assistant ready to catch it, gently push the seals over the window frame and out from inside the car using a large screwdriver then when it has begun to loosen, push the glass and it should pop out. I have done this twice and never had any problems. When you refit you need quite strong "string" something like washing line with the plastic coating makes a good guide. Then make sure the seal is sitting correctly on the inside of the car and push on the window from the outside until it is snug.

Yes, lots of variations to the same theme here, I have also done this on 2 944s now without any damage to the paint, worked well for me, just got to be careful and go easy.

 

[Big Dave]

Thanks chaps.[][][]
Dont you just love these forums...
What did "we" do b4 the internet.????

Next question.
What size are the rear speakers... But thats for another thread....

 

[Fred Hindle]

Dave,
Done this on many cars in the past. For 'string' use nylon guy rope about 1/8th to 3/16ths in diameter. It is a two man job. As one pushes on the glass the other pulls one end of the string at right angles. If you have no other lubricant then WD40 will do, best stuff is hair shampoo as it doesn't contain any salt and doesn't make the car smell funny.
Cheers,