Window Seals
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Window Seals
When changing rear quarter window seals and rear window seal purely for cosmetic reasons, 1. how hard are they to switch out? and 2. do you need to replace the inner and outer seals on the rear window?
Or does the rear window still stay in place and you would simply replace the outer seal? Same for the front windshield, can you replace just the outer seal without screwing up the placement/fitment of the windshield?
TIA
Or does the rear window still stay in place and you would simply replace the outer seal? Same for the front windshield, can you replace just the outer seal without screwing up the placement/fitment of the windshield?
TIA
#4
Racer
For the front and rear window, the outer seal (cosmetic part you see) can be removed without removing the glass. The cross section of the seal is shaped like a "T" that has a barb at the bottom of it. That barb fits into a plastic channel that is attached to the glass when the glass is made. If you are removing an old seal from old glass, be careful because those pieces (the rubber seal and the plastic) will be brittle and could crack or break off. Just go slow. I'm not sure how the rear quarter window seals work. I'd be interested to find out.
John
John
#5
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
For the front and rear window, the outer seal (cosmetic part you see) can be removed without removing the glass. The cross section of the seal is shaped like a "T" that has a barb at the bottom of it. That barb fits into a plastic channel that is attached to the glass when the glass is made. If you are removing an old seal from old glass, be careful because those pieces (the rubber seal and the plastic) will be brittle and could crack or break off. Just go slow. I'm not sure how the rear quarter window seals work. I'd be interested to find out.
John
John
Thanks John. Maybe someone can let us know about the rear quarter windows?
#6
Burning Brakes
IIRC the quarter window is a single seal and the whole window comes out. Not sure if this is what you are looking for but hope this link helps.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...quarter+window
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...quarter+window
Last edited by rsr91128; 11-16-2009 at 12:45 PM.
#7
Nordschleife Master
I read recently that the possibility of damage to the inner seal/channel and future leaking under the outer seal causing rust problems is high if any damage occurs. If the plastic is part of the glass, does that mean if it's damaged, the entire window needs to be replaced?
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#9
Racer
John