The two "Torx" bolts thru holes in the glass are all that need to be messed with. I think the Torx bit size is #T27. About $5 at a hardware / tool store. A regular metric Allen wrench can be used, but is NOT recommended. The teeth inside the bolt will round out relatively easily.

Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM> wrote:  The window frame detaches quite easily at the hinges without opening up
the door. A replacement from a junkyard can be put in without any problem
Chris Turner (JordanVw) probably has some.

Larry A.

Tom Salicos wrote:

>My daughter just called. Her '87 Westy's driver's side wing window is
>shattered. The metal frame is intact.
>
>What's the fastest way to get this fixed (properly)? Can a glass shop
>replace just the glass, or must the whole wing window be replaced? I'm not
>near mine now to look. How big a DIY project is it?
>
>Any tips welcome.
>
>Thanks
>
>Tom Salicos
>
>
>

Evan Mac Donald

1984 Wolfburg
1985 GL 7 Pass.
1991 Carat Weekender
1972 Chevy P/U
1993 Bonneville