how do i take the windsheild and back glass out without breaking. never do it before and dont know the steps it takes. thanks

 

I've actually never had to replace the rear glass but it cant be any more difficult than the windshield is. Im sure they make a tool for it somewhere. but we usually just take a bigger sewing needle and some very thin (but durable) wire, and have 2 people (one on the hood, one on the inside). Take the wire and thread it through the needle and then wrap the wire around itself behind the eye of the needle and push the needle through the gasket seal of the windshield. I think its easier to go from the outside to the inside. Then have the person on the inside pull the wire through and then cut the wire behind the needle so you dont stab yourself. and run the wire through the gasket around the needle like you're cutting cheese. and then the windshield should come right out.

 

the back glass isnt glued its just a rubber seal. i use a screw driver and work your way around push the rubber out. its really easy

 

Regarding back glass removal. It should just work it's self out with a screw driver. Prying it out of the seal. I poped out a rear glass in a toyota and had never done it before. It was very easy. And replacing it was just the same. If you run into trouble the kid across the street works for a mobile auto glass chain. I'll ask him your question.

 

puttin it back in just run a lengh of string all the way around and start part of the rubber and have someone on the outside holding the window while you on the inside pull the string pulling the rubber over the metal lip

 

ok thanks. i will have to try these tests when im ready to rmeove the cab. gotta do a lot of other things first though. thanks

 

There are windshield removal kits with the thin wire and a pair of handles Etc.

 

No point is removing the windshield and trying to save it, unless it is BRAND NEW. Yours may not be broken but I am sure it is sandblasted over the years. A new one installed is about $250

 

Mite try some dishsoap to help in the reinstallation.

 

is there a easy way to get the trim off without bending it. i tried getting one of the side peices off and i bent it so i atoped and managed to ruin one peice. thanks

 

Have not done front, but removed 2 rears and re-installed in about 15-20 minutes. Soapy water in a spray bottle helps a great deal. One person in cab, other in bed of truck. Something flexible to pop out seal, i used a long handled plastic "putty knife".

 

Yes. there is a Special trim tool designed to remove it

 

You can use a screwdriver for the trim on the front windshield, but I wouldnt reccomend it. I tried to do that once, and it was very frustrating, and I ended up just scrapping the idea.

Im sure the tool is pretty cheap now a days too.

 

So are new trim pieces and they won't be sandblasted.

 

What do you mean by sandblasted