Rear quarter window removal

[geraniumtr]

Folks, my 94 E320 is at the body shop for rust repair on all four doors. I removed the plastic cladding, door panels, door handles and exterior weather stripping as agreed to with the shop. I really need to remove one of the quarter windows so could use some assistance.

I was able to remove the vertical metal support piece so now the glass is surrounded by a single piece of a 26 year rubber seal. I sourced a NOS seal which is on its way to me. The problem is that a portion of the exterior facing seal has become hard as a rock and has me stymied as to how to get it out of the door frame. Any help will be appreciated.

Regards,

Peter Weissman

 

[sheward]

I found the quarter window took a lot of pulling to remove. This was due to the rubber gasket alone. I put on leather gloves and worked some movement into it eventually. I would make sure it is warm (heat gun?) and possibly pry the gasket up in spots to release and add some penetrating lubricant. If all else fails maybe multiple cuts of the gasket with a razor knife may help to release it. In case it's not evident, the glass needs to move straight forward towards the front of the car. Any twisting or prying may cause the glass to shatter. Knowing the seal is available and that one could source a new glass from an old car may help with confidence and allow the shop to get on with their work.

drew

 

[geraniumtr]

Tks Drew. Heat gun, lubricant and some elbow grease makes sense. Will do.
Regards,

Peter Weissman