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Subject:Re: How to Remove Front Door Glass? (Bentley is not Helpful)
From:John Bange
Date:Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:02:50 -0700

>
> I'm trying to remove the glass from both of my front doors.  Bentley
> says to remove the two retaining bolts that attach the glass to the
> regulator, and then "lift glass up and out".  That's not working, as
> the door frame is in the way.  I removed the rubber channels on both
> sides and above the glass, but that doesn't give enough extra space
> either.  I got the vent window frame loose, but it won't come all the
> way out because the upper front corner of the main window is in the
> way.  I have to be careful not to scratch my window tint.  What am I
> overlooking?  Thanks in advance!

With the top/rear weather stripping felt channel and the inner and outer
scrapers removed, you should have enough room to rotate the glass 90
degrees, in which position it will lift right out.

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"