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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Default Quarter glass removal?

Hey HT! I was wondering if anyone knew how to remove the quarter glass without breaking it? Someone broke my window the other day and I was thinking of looking for one at the junk yard. Thanks!
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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I'm not sure there is a way. Its sealed up pretty good with the sealer, and then there are three plastic deals that push into the metal of the car (the kind that go in and don't come out)

Normally they can take some kind of electric hot knife deal and slice through that sealer, but the way that window it would be pretty tough to get at.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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You're lucky I was bored!



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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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Thank you!
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Old May 6, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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very nice thread
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Old May 6, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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^ You've been here for 6 years, you have 10k posts, and you feel the need to bump a thread just to say it's nice? Newsflash, it didn't need bumped because it's just a few pages from the Helm's manual.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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I think the stupidity is spreading along to the older members....
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Old May 7, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Kronn 98SH
^ You've been here for 6 years, you have 10k posts, and you feel the need to bump a thread just to say it's nice? Newsflash, it didn't need bumped because it's just a few pages from the Helm's manual.
i'll bump whatever thread i want to bump. no need to explain my reasoning to idiots.

K THANKS
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Old May 7, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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I think the idiot is the one impressed by copy&paste.
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Old May 3, 2012 | 02:44 AM
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Is this the same way to take out the quarter glass from a 94 Accord as well???
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Old May 23, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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These instructions were a big help. I picked up the glass at the parts yard, used layers of duct tape inside and clear adhesive contact paper on the outside while I collected supplies and the window. Removing the glass went well with little spillage of glass. Using drop tarps to catch the spillage was helpful and goop auto adhesive worked super. Carefully began removal of the old glass with my foot, and then trimmed the rest of the splintered glass of with a utility knife, then went back over old adhesive an trimmed it off the car as close as possible. Be sure to take into account that the door must be able to close smoothly. Once glass is adhered check and recheck that the new panel is staying in place and not floating out of position. Allow to cure as prescribed.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Thanks plikit!!
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