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Subject:Re: Wing window removal?
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:53:13 -0400

So can you give us some clues for future reference?   :-)

Larry A.

On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 3:00 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:
> I was able to successfully replace the window thanks to the helpful advice I
> got! This job sucks, and is very poorly documented. The Bently is so vague I
> actually read it wrong (as did my assistants on that day).
> Thanks guys!
>
> -Craig
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 19, 2011 at 6:24 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> I need to replace the passanger side wing window and frame. I have
>> disassembled the door about as far as I can, and I can't see how to get the
>> wing window frame out of the door (it appears geometrically impossible) does
>> anyone have any experience with this?
>> I have a fresh frame in hand with glass and seal.
>> So far i've taken the roll down window out, all the seals out, and all the
>> little clips that hold the chrome trim on. Bently is vague, seems to
>> indicate that the window must be pulled out down through the hole near the
>> locks. It just doesnt seem to fit. It all comes down to the tab on the inner
>> edge (bottom) of the wing window frame. It won't fit through any gap.
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> -Craig
>> '85GL turned WESTY
>> BOSTIG in the back
>> '87 SUNROOF Syncro
>>
>>
>

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