SHR Window Louver Install
09-02-2010, 03:57 PM
#11
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Crestview, Florida
Posts: 334
I took mine to a place called "the glass doctor" that did the install for about $100. There are instructions on the SHR website for how to install it without having to mess with the interior. Post some pics when you get them put in!
09-03-2010, 02:02 AM
#15
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Eureka, Mo
Posts: 4,355
I want to hear from someone who has done the install without removing the interior. SHR's instructions seemed vague at best.
09-03-2010, 02:18 AM
#16
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: City of God
Posts: 2,358
I installed mine on my own and I don't recall the instructions saying anything about leaving the interior in. It takes 5 min to take the plastic out anyway and it took me another hour to do both windows with the tool from SHR and taping the car off around the windows.
Its not hard at all and I am no means handi with tools. I am a geek.
if you had a friend help you I don't see it taking longer then 20 min
Its not hard at all and I am no means handi with tools. I am a geek.
if you had a friend help you I don't see it taking longer then 20 min
09-03-2010, 12:49 PM
#18
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NY
Posts: 369
On the 05-09, you can remove the glass from the outside w/o removing the interior pieces. For the '10+, the interior panels surrounding the louvers will need to be removed and trimmed to fit.
I would still remove the interior pieces on the 05-09 anyway to better be able to check for leaks after the install.
I would still remove the interior pieces on the 05-09 anyway to better be able to check for leaks after the install.
09-03-2010, 12:51 PM
#19
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 368
I did mine without removing the interior. You simply loop the cutting wire around the aft (skinny) part of the window and saw back and forth while pulling toward the front (could do it the other way as well, and it may be easier). Be careful and make sure you tape the car well and you won't damage the paint. The window will come out in 5 min. Then remove the other window and install them both, using tape to ensure that the window doesn't slide down. Make sure you put a tall bead of sealant on the car to ensure that the louver doesn't sit too low.
Dustin
Dustin
09-03-2010, 03:03 PM
#20
5th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,228
I did mine without removing the interior. You simply loop the cutting wire around the aft (skinny) part of the window and saw back and forth while pulling toward the front (could do it the other way as well, and it may be easier). Be careful and make sure you tape the car well and you won't damage the paint. The window will come out in 5 min. Then remove the other window and install them both, using tape to ensure that the window doesn't slide down. Make sure you put a tall bead of sealant on the car to ensure that the louver doesn't sit too low.
Dustin
Dustin