How to Replace Window Glass in an XJS

The Jaguar XJS was a luxury, grand-touring car first produced in 1975. The vehicles V-12 engine was a cause for much discussion for many right up until it was decommissioned in 1996. The XJS was based upon the popular XJ saloon. In 1981, the XJS received a high-efficiencuy efficient engine that raised the power of models sold in the U.S. to 263 hp.

Instructions

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Open up the door containing the broken glass. Remove the door-panel screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Carefully lift the door panel away from the door.

2

Pull the water deflector away from the door. Pull it toward you until it comes free.

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Lower the window regulator to its lowest possible position. The window regulator is a metallic. cross-shaped component. It features a horizontal bar at the top that connects to the window.

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Remove the two bolts which connect the window to the window regulator; use a hex wrench. Lift the window out of the frame.

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Slide a new window in to the window frame. Line up the bolt holes on the bottom of the window with those on the regulator . Secure the window in place by reattaching the two bolts. Reconnect the water deflector and door panel.

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How to Manually Raise a Power Window

If power windows stop working, this could present a huge problem, particularly in inclement weather conditions. If there is rain or snow, it could make your drive impossible or very uncomfortable at the very least. In this case, you must learn a simple technique to manually raise a power window and save your car upholstery from further damage.

Instructions

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Stabilize the car door to prevent it from moving on its hinges. Open it up and lean against the interior part of the door and position yourself with the latch next to your chest.

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Grab the glass so it is between both of your palms. Place one palm on the inside of the window and the other palm on the outside. Press them together tightly, so you have a firm grasp on the glass.

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Move your palms gently upward while holding the glass firmly. Do not permit your palms to slip on the glass. The electric motor gears on the car will turn, and the window should move upward.

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Push the window into its crevice atop the door. Re-position your hands to help push the window to the top and make a firm seal. The rubber seal should hold the glass in place.

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Auto Window Installation Directions

Installing a window on your automobile is a process that a DIY mechanic should be able to accomplish rather easily. The procedure involves inserting the new window glass into the window frame and connecting the glass securely to the window regulator. The installation procedure is pretty much the same for all vehicles. If you feel you are up to the task, plan on spending about an hour on this project.

Instructions

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Go to the car door with the window that you intend to repair. Pull the handle and open the door fully.

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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws holding the door panel to the door frame. Some of the screws may be concealed by plastic covers. In this case, use a small blade or flat-head screwdriver to pry off the covers and then remove the exposed screws. Lift the panel away from the door and put it aside for later reassembly.

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Locate the window regulator; it is just below the window frame. Move the regulator to its lowest possible position within the doors access panel.

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Slide the new window glass into the door frame. Align the hex-bolt holes on the bottom of the window with those on the window regulator. Tighten the hex bolts between the holes on both components to secure them together.

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Reattach the door panel to the door by placing it on the door frame and refastening the mounting screws. Open and close the window to verify that it is installed correctly.

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How to Put a Window Back on a Track in a KIA Sportage

If the window in your KIA Sportage has become stuck in a stationary position, it is most likely due to the window coming off the window regulator. In order to solve this problem you need to remove the window and place it back on the regulator correctly. Carrying out this work is a rather easy task and can be completed in less than half an hour. You can find the tools you need for the task at your local auto store.

Instructions

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Open up the door of your Sportage which contains the stuck window. Remove the screws on the inner door panel using the Phillips screwdriver. Lift the panel away from the door and move to one side.

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Remove the two screws which fix the door handle in place. Pull the door handle away from the door. Unhook the two linkage arms inside the door that make up part of the door handle assembly. Remove them from the door.

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Move your window regulator to its lowest point within the door. This will make it much easier to remove the window from the frame.

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Use a hex wrench to remove the two mounting bolts which connect the window to the window regulator. Pull the window out of the door.

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Use your hand to move the window regulator up and down to make sure it is working correctly. Place the window back in the window frame. Line up the bolt holes on the bottom of the window with those on the top of the regulator. Fix them together by threading a mounting bolt between each of the two holes. Place the door panel and door handle assembly back in place by following the removal steps in reverse.

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How to Replace the Driver Side Window in a 2000 Hyundai Elantra

The Hyundai Elantra was introduced to the United States in the 1992 model year. It was equipped with a 2.0-liter, in-line, four-cylinder engine capable of producing 140-horsepower. The 2000 Elantra was made available with standard power windows and door locks. Replacing the drivers side window on the 2000 Elantra requires some mechanical ability, as you will be required to remove and reinstall interior body panels as well. Replacing this window should take approximately two hours if you are a novice.

Instructions

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Open the drivers door of the Elantra and sit in the drivers seat. Insert the ignition key into the ignition, and turn the key to the "II" or accessories position. Roll the drivers window down about one quarter to halfway down. Turn the key off and remove the key from the ignition for safety.

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Remove the power window switch from the door by using a flat head screwdriver to pry the front of the switch out first. Pull the switch out by hand. Unplug the electrical connector from the back of the switch panel by hand. Remove the screw from the center of the inside door handle bezel, using a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the handle bezel from the door panel. Remove the three screws from the bottom of the door panel, and pull the door panel outward at the bottom to release the plastic body clips.

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Pull the entire door panel upward and toward your body from inside the door, to free the panel from the door frame completely. Hold the door panel in your left hand, toward the middle of the panel lengthwise. Reach around the rear of the door panel in the front, and pull the speaker connector from the door speaker. Remove the door panel completely and set it outside of your work area. When you are finished you should be looking at the inside of the door frame and the attached weather seal.

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Pull the weather seal downward, starting at both top corners. The weather seal is simply held in place by a specialized glue that constantly remains tacky. Peel the seal downward until you expose the inner workings of the upper window regulator. This is a horizontal bar that runs parallel to the bottom of the door glass.

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Remove the four mounting nuts, two per end, from the bottom of the door glass, using a 1/4-inch drive ratchet and socket. Step to the outside of the drivers door and gently close the drivers door against the door jamb, but not so that it latches shut. Remove the door glass by pulling it upward and outward, away from the car. Do not apply pressure in any direction or angle during this operation or you will break the old door glass in your hand. Remove the old door glass completely.

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Install the new door glass into the door frame, standing outside the vehicle. Visually inspect the exposed window tracks on the front and rear ends of the door frame to ensure proper alignment within the door frame. Allow the door glass to rest on the top bar of the window regulator. Carefully open the drivers door and sit back in the drivers seat. Align the bottom of the door glass regulator tabs with the top of the window regulator mounting bolts.

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Install the window hold-down nuts onto the regulator bolts. Tighten the nuts using a 1/4-inch drive ratchet and socket until they are snug, then turn the ratchet 1/4-turn farther. This "snug-and-a-quarter" method of tightening is used when no torque is truly needed on a bolt or nut. Applying too much torque to the base of the window will break the new door glass. Tighten all four mounting nuts. Reinstall the door weather seal back up and onto the door frame. Smooth the outer edges of the weather seal down by hand to adhere it to the frame.

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Hang the top of the door panel back onto the door frame, but do not insert the panel just yet. Reach around the front of the panel, and plug the electrical connector back into the door speaker. When you are finished with the speaker connector, then you can insert the top of the door panel down into the door frame. Press the panel downward until it seats in the window frame. Press the door panel at the bottom, to reattach the plastic panel clips.

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Pull the window motor switch panel wires through the panel mounting hole in the door. Reconnect the connector to the rear of the window control panel. Install the rear edge of the control panel into the door panel, then pop the front of the switches downward until it snaps in firmly. Reinstall the three bottom mounting screws through the door panel and into the door. Turn the screws until they are snug with the Phillips screwdriver.

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Install the inner door handle bezel back in behind the handle. Insert the screw into the center of the bezel and tighten the screw until its snug.

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How to Replace a Rear Window With a Slider

Trucks come with lots of different options, including solid back glass and sliding rear windows, also known as a slider. While a solid back window offers added security, a slider will allow wind to flow easier throughout the cab, making driving with the windows down a more comfortable experience. It also allows communication with those in a camper, if one is mounted on the truck. If you want to install a sliding back window in your truck, you can do it yourself with the help of an assistant and some hand tools.

Instructions

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Open the cab doors and use the flathead screwdriver to work the rubber seal around the back window out from the inside of the vehicle towards the outside. The flathead screwdriver can push the rubber lip out, then can be drug around the mounting lip to remove the rubber. Make sure the assistant is holding the glass from the outside while you are pushing out the seal. Then remove the back glass.

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Place the rope in the rubber seal around the slider window, leaving at least 12-inches of rope hanging outside of the rubber seal. Make sure the rope goes around the entire perimeter of the glass and stays in the channel.

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Place the window in the window channel on the cab of the truck with the excess rope on the inside of the vehicle. Have your assistant hold the glass in place while you move to the inside of the vehicle.

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Start to pull one end of the rope, parallel to the ground, while the assistant pushes the glass in towards the interior. This is going to pull the rubber seal out and around the factory lip, mounting the glass in place.

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Continue to pull the rope around the glass while the assistant follows you, pushing in the window. Once youve gone around the entire window, you may have to use the flathead screwdriver to pull some of the rubber seal towards the inside of the cab, just to clean it up a bit.

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Do it Yourself Rear Window Repair on Mitsubishi Truck

Fixing the rear window of your Mitsubishi truck is like fixing the back window of any other truck. Most of the time, this kind of repair would require replacing your old window with a new one, especially if the former is heavily damaged or has a crack. Remember, however, that if the crack is just a small one, applying a good sealant will do the trick, and you wont need to buy a new window for your vehicle.

Instructions

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Check your rear windows for damage by using a pail of water and see if there is a leak. This will help you locate where the damage is and will make your job a lot easier.

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Determine whether the seal or the window itself is damaged. This will help you decide whether you only have to seal a leak or a crack or replace the window with a new one. If the seal is broken go to Step 3, if its the window thats broken go straight to Step 4.

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Replace the rubber seal on your rear window by cutting the rubber around it. Use your knife to do this. Take your time to remove the rubber until you can easily pull out the window. Put a new rubber seal around your window and put it back into the cars opening. Finish by applying a sealant. Make sure to have some water on hand so you can check if it seals perfectly.

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Remove the rubber lock and then take out your window. Change the old window to the new one by firmly securing the area around it with the rubber seal. Finish this by applying sealant and then put the lock back in place.

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Allow the sealant to cure for about 15 hours.

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