08 1.9 window replacement - brillo
Ive just bought a new front side window to replace my smashed one. I removed the trim cover on the door and the internal covering to get the old one out then i 'cleaned' the remaining broken glass out of the window clamps ready for the new window. I got a shock when the new window arrived with new clamps on which seem to be very tightly fixed to the glass. I'm now wondering should I remove these new clamps to so that I can slide the window into place through the top of the door or do I have to dismantle the whole metal door frame to get it in?
Help please?
08 1.9 window replacement - jimbano
Hi,

You need to lift the top half of the door frame out of the door in order to change the glass on this model.

It is quite an awkward job as there are a few bit's that need removed before the frame can be removed from the door, and then you have to make sure that it is re-assembled correctly to reduce the risk of water ingress and/or wind noise.

If you are not 100% confident of carrying out the task, could you take it to a local bodyshop in the morning.

If you were to leave the door trim off and refit it yourself, then i would estimate that a bodyshop would charge about an hour and a half labour to fit the glass for you.

Hope this helps

James