69 Super Bee rear window removal

[doninpagosa]

I noticed that the rear window trim didn't fit very well so I decided to pull the trim and see if I could get a little better fit. I found that the trim had a total of 4 clips that were not broken. I need to remove the rear window and I really don't want to break the glass so I am looking for help. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks to help me get the glass out in one piece? Thanks in advance for any help!

Don

 

[rakort]

I'm gonna follow this thread with interest, I have two rear windows to remove! I belive the factory recommends some thin piano wire fished through the sealant and wrapped around two wood dowels to cut the sealant.

I noticed that the rear window trim didn't fit very well so I decided to pull the trim and see if I could get a little better fit. I found that the trim had a total of 4 clips that were not broken. I need to remove the rear window and I really don't want to break the glass so I am looking for help. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks to help me get the glass out in one piece? Thanks in advance for any help!

Don

 

[69Bee]

This works too.

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[Chargerjase]

I used stainless steel shark trace. Only because that's what I had kicking around the garage. I used some scrap wood as handles. Use a sawing motion. Its a two person job. The big key here is patients.

 

[chargin']

I use piano wire. You can get it a a auto body shop. Just poke a hole in the seal for the wire to go through,and have a buddy on one side,you on the other and saw your way around the window. Less chance of scratching the glass.

 

[mmissile]

Stay off tempered glass edges with metal tools, and use water to lubricate and cool the process of removal. A cold knife[pictured above] works if you're careful or experienced. Piano wire is slower, but generally safer for a novice. Be glad it's only a butyl tape you're cutting, and not urethane.