Window disassembly

[mitchjohnson]

The guy at the paint shop has requested that I remove the windows and the wing windows. Anyone have a brief tutorial on the easiest way to do this? I have an extra door, and am considering a dissection, but would appreciate the 2 cents worth......thanks......Mitch

[Paul Morgan]

Check it out with the search
I've read the thread but can't remember without pulling out a manual
Got a manual?
Get a manual

[Paul "Misterfixit" Schulz]

Inner door skins off, remove the bolt which holds the wing window frame, then at the front of the door there is 2 holes, using a 1/4 drive rachet set remove the 2 bolts - be careful not to let them drop, then lift the wing window frame out of the door, then wind down the glass and remove the 2 clips on the mechanisim at the glass, lift out the glass - you may have to remove the wind seal rubbers at the top of the door to get it to clear.

[Paul "Misterfixit" Schulz]

The wing window bolt on the door skin side is under the chrome button on the door above the trim just near the vent window catch.

[bdgn01]

OK, dumb question here–what's the best way of popping the chrome button off/out without destroying it?

[Bruce Shealy]

Two micro-flathead screwdrivers is what I use to manipulate it off, use some papertowels to avoid marring the paint. I dont have anything that one could actually mar the paint on just yet, but I thought I would throw that in because I realize not everyone drives beater Scouts like I do.

[Miles]

I just jab a screwdriver in there - mines beat to hell anyways.

Be careful when you pull the circular clips off of the window itself. I broke 3 of them, one coming off, two going on. (I have a knack for it I guess)

And About the window felt - be gentle pulling the glass up if you decide to leave it in. I destroyed the only good strip I had because I forgot it was there.

[Doc Stewart]

Get a mirror and look at those circular clips. If you lift the locking tab on top, the clip just slides enough to lift it off the post.

[mitchjohnson]

Thank you gentlemen, much appreciated. Is it my imagination, or is there a degree of civility on Binder Planet that was lacking somewhat on the Bulletin?

[Royce Stephens]

If you still need any help, IHOnlyNorth has a thread under their tech forums/ parts install where they are installing power windows. It gives you a step by step and pics on how to remove the windows and I think they have a video link showing them doing it.