Removing winshield with frame

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Removing winshield with frame

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Hi folks,

Want to remove the windshield with its frame from the parts car. Is it as easy as removing those four bolts and pulling up?

Anything to watch out for?
From Manoa Matt

... I've replaced two windshields and removed and replaced two frames in the three years I've had my car (don't ask, long story) I've learned something each time and it gets easier, however cracking the windshield is a possiblity when re-fitting the assembily, and the more you take it apart and move it around the more likely.

Get two friends and loosen the bolts on each side of the frame. The top nut is welded to the frame, so the top bolt on either side will just unscrew. The bottom bolt on each side is a true nut and bolt, so upon removal you need to keep the nut from spinning. I usually remove the lower bolts and loosen the uppers and when ready just unscrew the last few threads.

Have a person on each side loosen and remove the bolts. Once the bolts are removed the person on each side will pry out slightly and slide up the frame. The glass and gasket should stay where they are.
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Re: Removing winshield with frame

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Jamie

I was told it was relativly easy to do. If you want wait for when I come over I will give you a hand.
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amsiegel wrote:Jamie

I was told it was relativly easy to do. If you want wait for when I come over I will give you a hand.
Thank you. It was easy to remove, I was just afraid to break anything in the process. It is out! Photos in a bit.
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Re: Removing winshield with frame

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amsiegel wrote:Jamie

I was told it was relativly easy to do. If you want wait for when I come over I will give you a hand.
My experience was taking the frame out was very easy.

If you mess with the gasket that is another story!
Keep the bottom chrome retaining rings in place if you can, They are a son of a ##^*! to get back into place. :evil:
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