Windshield Gasket replacement?
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From: Sonoma, CA
I have not done the front. The back is pretty easy if you take your time. I will be doing it again though because it has a leak. I did not use butyl sealer like my manual said too. They are both at least a two person job in my opinion. Make sure the pinchweld areas and inner lip for the new gaskets are clean, smooth and free of rust. Use the string method to pull the new gasket into place. I can get the back out and back in, in about 15 minutes now with my wife helping from the outside on the installation.
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From: Albuquerque
It's really hard to get the windsheild out without breaking it. Especially if it was sealed. Might be easier if you slice up the old gasket in place. If you have comprehensive insurance you might be covered if you have enough little bullseys in it.
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Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Georgetown, Ky
Its not really hard to do, but if your gaskets are old.. you'll have a hard time getting the hardened gaskets off and the windshield out. Think of the gasket as a H turned sideways. the glass goes in one part and the window channel (sheet metal) goes in the other part.
If you want to keep the windsheild i'd call ur local glass guy and have them come out and do it for you. Its faster, Safer, and often cheaper.
If you want to keep the windsheild i'd call ur local glass guy and have them come out and do it for you. Its faster, Safer, and often cheaper.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Green Springs, OH
Use a nice sharp razor knife to cut the seal and the windshield will come right out. You still have to be really careful. But I would have an auto glass shop Install it back in with the new seal. The back window is easier if it is a slider but not sure on the solid glass ones they might be a little more fragile like the front. I have used weed eater line for inside the seal once seemed to work good it didnt break like some strings do when you go to pull it out.
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