Rear glass, rear glass is loose at bottom Options

[qa1142]

Well, I'm now proud owner of 1974 Olympic Blue 1.8! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I have just started the "sorting" process an found the rear glass is loose (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . What is the lower seal look like? Is this just glued to glass or is the inside lip missing from the weather seal?

[tod914]

This should be of help.

here is some links -

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread....ght=rear+window

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread....ght=rear+window

I used butyl tape. The type with a foam core and sticky outside. Much better choice than the standard butyl. The window will stay seated with the foam core type. I also used this 2 stage prep i borrowed from a glass shop. 1st is a prep for the glass. 2nd is a black prep for the metal where the butyl will stick to. I highly suggest seeing if you can get that. Forget the name of it, sorry.

1. Remove targa top and engine lid(held on by 2 bolts underneath. Remember to mark the underside of the engine lid with tape or something so you can easily align it when reinstalling. To reinstall eng lid its easiest if the lid is in the most open possition. Otherwise there is too much torque and difficult to adjust.Remove outside weather seal along rear window.

2. Remove seats - there is a track rail underneath - push seat foward and then depress the locking pin underneath and pull out.
3. Remove center seat/storage bin
4. Remove coat hangers. Remove seat belts both upper by the targa bar and on the floor by the door.
4a. Remove the interior trim piece that the coat hangers were on.
5. Remove back bolster
a. remove screws on bottom
b. unscrew the engine lid release on the bolster by the drivers door striker
b. pull DOWN and out from the bottom - takes some manipulation because the brake is in the way.
Becarefull because the bolster is cardboard.

Now your ready to remove your glass - Refer to Daves method on that. seems like that would work best. The factory seals have a cord in them for ease of removal - youll see it in the old butyl tape - just pull on that once u get the window out.

Clean Clean Clean - both contact areas must be immaculate. touch up any areas that are bare metal.

Start at the top middle w/the tape and work around
and over lap. Have a friend help you with the window install. Make sure to use the spacers on the bottom - once the window is in place, press firmly along the edges to get a good seal.

Remember to finish off the bottom of the window with black electrical tape. Reinstall is reverse.

Using the towels behind the seats sounds like a great idea too. Let it sit for 24hrs or so.