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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 05:16 PM
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my windshield is cracked all to hell. have any of you guys ever removed a windshield from a hatchback?? is so please give me the removal steps. thanks alot.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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Pull off the black seal around the window.

Get a piece of strong yet flexible wire.

Push the wire through the urethane from the inside of the car to the outside.

Pull the wire along the edge of the glass to cut the urethane.

Pull windshield out in 1 piece.

Dustin, who has done this too many times..
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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what kind (type, gauge, etc.) of wire do you suggest? I gave up on the windshield after breaking many pieces of wire...

Thanks
Ben
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 08:16 PM
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Try piano or guitar wire. I believe some company makes a special tool just for getting windows out, but its possible without it. Use black window silicone from the local auto store to put the window back in. Good luck.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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Guitar strings work great. I just used some wire I found in the garage...?
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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ok exactly how does the trim around the window come out?? because mine won't just pull out.....
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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Get some pliers and RIP it hehe
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