windshield removal

[Seth]

I found our that there's a leak in my windshield (probably the glass not being installed properly) and need to fix it. My question is does anyone know how to remove the molding around it? I've been told that they pop on and off, can anyone confirm that of tell me how to it it safely?

 

[Krafty]

here is what you can do, this will save you alot of time and money. get a tube or two of either black or clear silicone depending on where you think the leak is, then go over any seams in that area, if you are unsure then go along the entire top and sides.

 

[Seth]

here is what you can do, this will save you alot of time and money. get a tube or two of either black or clear silicone depending on where you think the leak is, then go over any seams in that area, if you are unsure then go along the entire top and sides.

yeah that's what I had in mind but was wanting to go under the molding so it wasn't noticeable.

 

[Seabronc]

They are a PIA to get off and yes they mount with clips that clip onto tiny studs. There is a special tool to remove the trim with. Don't try prying with a screwdriver or you are very likely to chip the glass, once that happens a crack will soon follow. If you do cause a crack, you can stop it by using a diamond grit glass drill bit and drill through the first layer of glass at the end of the crack. Then you can fill the hole with clear coat or get a glass repair kit that has stuff to fill the hole and seal the crack.

Good luck,

>-

 

[miesk5]

yo!

Windshield Moulding Removal & Tool Instructions & pics in 80-96; "...Nothing clips to the glass; they all go on rivet studs in the body. There are ~16 of the upper clips & ~7 of the lower ones, but they're all reuseable. All 80-96 trucks use the same clips & moulding, and this tool works for both clips. See the NEXT few pics for more info. The tool slips under the windshield trim. Slide it to hook the clips, beginning at a joint near a corner; Hold the tool at an angle so one point goes behind the clip. Turn the tool to pry the clip slightly toward the center of the w/s, then lift the trim just enough to disengage it from the clip. The lower trim clips are different, but they're released the same way..." by Steve

Click on the Link and then hit "Next" to see more info

& Windshield Moulding Removal in an 89 by J. R. N

I use blue painter's tape around painted surfaces & layers of it around glass so as not to scratch...

 

[Seabronc]

Nice find Miesk5, should have thought you would have something like that in your references . I've been wondering how the tool I bought actually should be used, I set it aside till I could find out.

Thanks,

>-

 

[miesk5]

Thanks Seabronc!

My thanks go to all who took time & effort to write the tech stuff w/most incl. many detailed photos.

and thanks to you again , I found BroncoZone a few yrs ago; saw your post here in an AltaVista search...(before AV went South and Google jumped in)...

be well!

 

[shift1313]

ive pulled the trim off to reseal a windshield without the tool but it really isnt a good idea