reggie Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Does anyone know how to change the door glass in the front & rear doors of the RRC? I've never changed a door glass before but suspect it can't be that hard but if anyone has some easy to follow instructions it would make like easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Dead easy.... Door panel off, remove the window frame (2 torx head bolts at the top on the outside of the door, and an indertiminate number inside) release the mechanism from the bottom of the glass and lift out At least that's how I remember it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Dead easy....Door panel off, remove the window frame (2 torx head bolts at the top on the outside of the door, and an indertiminate number inside) release the mechanism from the bottom of the glass and lift out At least that's how I remember it... I've got two doors in my garage & was looking at them but couldn't quite figure out which bolts remove the frame, also will I need the doors plugged in to move the window up & down to get to the mechanism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Pretty sure you need to get the glass to the bottom to unhook it from the mechanism, yes -unless I am going mad. The bolts on the inside of the door should be easy to spot, I need to correct myself however, the bolts on the front edge and rear edge of the doors are not both Torx, the front one it, the other a normal hex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 It is certainly easier with the ability to adjust the height of the glass when trying to disengage the mechanism from the channel at the bottom of the glass, but if it is already off the vehicle then just unbolt the motor from the mechanism - be warned, the glass will then decend rapidly and their are pleny of opportunities to trap / sever fingers in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Thanks guys I'll have another look & have a go at getting out the glass, without severing my fingers.............................If you don't hear from me ever again its because I've got no fingers left & can't type............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8david Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I stuck duct tape over the glass and frame top to hold it in place while I dismantled. Door card out, bolts out from front and back edge of the door, unscrew and remove the window motor/actuator mechanism and remove from inside the door, undo the two screws attaching the channels to the inside bottom of the door, wing mirror off (were applicable!) waste rail seal off, then the frame lifts out with glass still attached. Take tape off and out slides the glass... Must say it's one of the few step by step procedures in Haynes that went rather well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Finally got it done & it looks pretty good now the tints are in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8david Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Nice one mate. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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