Rear Window, How to remove? Options

[Mike's2nd914]

My rear window dropped from the adhesive that was holding it in and has a nasty rattle. How do I remove it to replace the adhesive? It looks like the padding comes out from the top and the bottom just lifts out. Also, what do you recommend to replace the damaged adhesive?

[tod914]

I misplaced the directions so here it goes from memory:
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.

Good luck - any questions call


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75 light ivory 2.0
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread....ighlight=window
Heres the PP thread -