Agreed. You do not have to cut the rubber to get it out, and once its
out just replace the window. If you don't have a replacement window I
can sell you one cheap (though shipping will be a bear).

Chris

On 9/22/05, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 9/21/05 4:07:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ccc1@VOLNY.CZ
> writes:
>
>
> >
> > Hello Listees:
> > I need to replace a broken window on the sliding door of an '85
> > Vanagon.  It is the sliding window that is broken, not the fixed
> > one.  I have an entire window assembly, but I assume it is easier
> > to replace the individual pane, as opposed to the whole thing  (I
> > have replaced a rear quarter window before, but I don't have a
> > helper this time, and Hurricane Rita promises a lot of rain this
> > weekend).  In the past, I have removed this window pane by using
> > one or two scissor jacks to vertically spread apart the window
> > frame enough to remove the glass, but I ended up permanently
> > bending the frame (this is with the window frame assembly installed
> > in the door).  I think I removed the plastic channel guides on the
> > lower window channel, but it was still a very close fit.  I would
> > prefer not to damage the window frame this time.  What is the best
> > way to replace this sliding window pane?  Do I have to remove the
> > entire window frame from the van?  As always, thanks in advance!
> >
> > Cary
> >
>
> if youve got another spare right side westy slider window right there, then
> replace the whole window.  replacing the individual panes only is much more
> difficult.  pry out the rubber from the inside w/ 2 flatheads, and rope the new
> window back in.
>
> chris
>