Removing front windshield
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Removing front windshield
hi. Im currenty in the process of stripping down my truck for a complete paint job, as well as some minor rust and dent repairs. My question is how do i remove the front and rear windshields? I know how to get them back in with the string trick, but i cant remember how they come out. I've replaced the front one 3 times, but ive never tried taking one out that i want to put back in. Im sure theres an easy way, but i cant remember what that is. Anyways thanks for you help.
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Removing front windshield
On the front, you will need to cut the gasket all the way around by shoving a sharp knife between the glass and rubber on the outside. Peel that part off and try to slowly get the glass to release from the rest of the gasket. Two people helps. Do not be surprised if it breaks anyway.
On the back, I take several dozen hacksaw blades and stick them between the rubber and body on the inside, rotate them out 90* and push them in so they are horizontal. You can now push the window out. If you are replacing the gasket, cut the old one. Tempered glass is difficult to break but not impossible.
On the back, I take several dozen hacksaw blades and stick them between the rubber and body on the inside, rotate them out 90* and push them in so they are horizontal. You can now push the window out. If you are replacing the gasket, cut the old one. Tempered glass is difficult to break but not impossible.
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