Date:         Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:00:36 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wing window removal?
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I was able to successfully replace the window thanks to the helpful advice I
got! This job sucks, and is very poorly documented. The Bently is so vague I
actually read it wrong (as did my assistants on that day).
Thanks guys!

-Craig


On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 6:24 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> I need to replace the passanger side wing window and frame. I have
> disassembled the door about as far as I can, and I can't see how to get the
> wing window frame out of the door (it appears geometrically impossible) does
> anyone have any experience with this?
> I have a fresh frame in hand with glass and seal.
> So far i've taken the roll down window out, all the seals out, and all the
> little clips that hold the chrome trim on. Bently is vague, seems to
> indicate that the window must be pulled out down through the hole near the
> locks. It just doesnt seem to fit. It all comes down to the tab on the inner
> edge (bottom) of the wing window frame. It won't fit through any gap.
> Any suggestions?
>
> -Craig
> '85GL turned WESTY
> BOSTIG in the back
> '87 SUNROOF Syncro
>
>