Vent Window mod
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Vent Window mod
Has anyone attempted or discussed modding the std fixed rear windows to vent windows??
I would like to do it, but Im sure the cost will be through the roof. I'm thinking I need the following.
2 rocker switches
2 actuators
2 sets of hinges
maybe new windows if different from std fixed windows.
Probably won't be practical but I'm interested in information, the wife's van has them and we do like them.
Thanks
I would like to do it, but Im sure the cost will be through the roof. I'm thinking I need the following.
2 rocker switches
2 actuators
2 sets of hinges
maybe new windows if different from std fixed windows.
Probably won't be practical but I'm interested in information, the wife's van has them and we do like them.
Thanks
Cargo Master
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If you had a donor for the windows, take the motors as well as the upper console that the stock switches are in. Then all you would have to do is wire them in. Come to think if you have a donor then you will also need the rubber that goes around the pinchweld to seal when closed. Other than that it should be a matter of cutting them out and putting in the new ones. You might even be lucky and have a wiring harness up under your console. Good luck, because I don't even think you could get a decent price from the wreckers for used ones, unless of course you know someone, because they usually go by set prices.
Cargo Master
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If, and when you get the parts you could probably get a glass shop to remove your solid vent and bolt on the opener. Then all you would need to do is wire in.
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So I guess there is holes in the glass on the opening ones and they can't be drilled into a non-opening tempered one, is that it?
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Cargo Master
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Well the opening one will have one hole in it where the motor arm attatches to it, and yes it is already tempered so no drilling into it. The other side has the hinge glued on, and the hinge is then bolted to the body.
I haven't actually worked on the ones on the X and hope never to because that would mean it would be mine and I don't want to have mine busted out. Done lots of the other suv and mini vans and most are a pain to get the interior trim off to get to the bolts. Most of the newer stationary vents are now bolted on as well as glued, so the X might be the same. Hard to tell with out having actually seen one that is fixed, cuz mine are openers.
I haven't actually worked on the ones on the X and hope never to because that would mean it would be mine and I don't want to have mine busted out. Done lots of the other suv and mini vans and most are a pain to get the interior trim off to get to the bolts. Most of the newer stationary vents are now bolted on as well as glued, so the X might be the same. Hard to tell with out having actually seen one that is fixed, cuz mine are openers.
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