replacing a rear window, how tough is this going to be?
#1
replacing a rear window, how tough is this going to be?
I have a 97 convertable with a broken rear window. Can I release the back of the rag top by the trunk lid and install this or does the whole top have to come off?
#5
if i remember correctly, the window curtain isnt attached to the top, but it is attached to the frame, under the top. so to replace the rear curtain, you have to take the top off the rear rail that goes around the top of the well liner, and also you will have to take it off of the first frame rail that is just above the rear window. its not too terribly difficult if you are good with your hands, but takes time and patience. id guess that there are about 300+ staples in just the rear rail itself, then there are prob 100 more on each frame rail. also, make sure you do it in warm temperatures, that way the top stretches easily and you don't get wrinkles in it down the line.
#9
I would highly recommend the dvd from aoksales.com. This dvd will show you step by step how to remove and replace the top and rear window curtain. I purchased it last year but have not replaced my top yet. I figure that when I have the time, I will set aside 3 days.
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I used the AOK dvd and it was awesome. Every nut, every bolt, every thing was covered. I did mine in two days but next time it will be a lot faster.
Get a power stapler. Your trusty ol' Arrow T50 or Powershot won't cut it. I got an electric one from Lowes for about 20.00 and it was worth every nickle and then some.
Get a power stapler. Your trusty ol' Arrow T50 or Powershot won't cut it. I got an electric one from Lowes for about 20.00 and it was worth every nickle and then some.