Can anyone tell me the steps to removing and then replacing the rear window of a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4? I found a OEM sliding rear window for sale from another 2000 model and would like to install it.
Thanks

 

From the FSM:

It is difficult to salvage the backlite during the removal operation. The backlite is part of the structural support for the roof. The urethane bonding used to secure the glass to the fence is difficult to cut or clean from any surface. Since the molding is set in urethane, it is unlikely it would be salvaged. Before removing the backlite, check the availability from the parts supplier.

Apparently, Dodge calls the rear window a "backlite". Still want it?

 

BACKLITE

REMOVAL

It is difficult to salvage the backlite during the removal operation. The backlite is part of the structural support for the roof. The urethane bonding used to secure the glass to the fence is difficult to cut or clean from any surface. Since the molding is set in urethane, it is unlikely it would be salvaged. Before removing the backlite, check the availability from the parts supplier.

The backlite is attached to the window frame with urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive is applied cold and seals the surface area between the window opening and the glass. The primer adheres the urethane adhesive to the backlite.



1 Roll down door glass.
2 Remove headliner.
3 On standard cab models remove the upper b-pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel.
4 On quad cab models remove the upper c-pillar trim. Refer to Trim Panel.


Fig. 1



5 Bend backlite retaining tabs (Fig. 1) inward against glass.
6 Disconnect the rear window defogger electrical connector, if equipped.
7 Using a suitable pneumatic knife from inside the vehicle, cut urethane holding backlite frame to opening fence.
8 Separate glass from vehicle.
INSTALLATION



1 Clean urethane adhesive from around backlite opening fence.
2 If necessary, apply black-out primer to outer edge of replacement backlite frame.
3 If black-out primer was pre-applied on backlite, clean bonding surface with Isopropyl alcohol and clean lint free cloth. Allow 3 minutes for drying time.
4 Apply black-out primer to backlite opening fence.


Fig. 2


5 Apply a 13 mm (0.5 in.) bead of urethane around the perimeter of the window frame bonding surface (Fig. 2).


Fig. 3



6 Set glass on lower fence and move glass forward into opening (Fig. 3).
7 Firmly push glass against rear window glass opening fence.
8 Bend tabs around edges of backlite opening fence to retain glass.
9 Clean excess urethane from exterior with MOPAR(R), Super Clean or equivalent.
10 Allow urethane to cure at least 24 hours (full cure is 72 hours ).
11 Water test to verify repair before returning vehicle to service.
12 Connect the rear window defogger electrical connector, if equipped.
13 On standard cab models, install the upper b-pillar trim.
14 On quad cab models, install the upper c-pillar trim.
15 Install the headliner.

 

sorry, this is the best i can do

 

if you still want to go through with it, let me know i have another one for the slider galss in the middle (dodge calles it a backlight vent, weird)

 

Thanks to all of you who responded. After your input and considerable thought. I've changed my mind. I don't need a slider that bad.
Thanks again.

 

You're not missing all that much. IMHO, sliders are really only useful in regular cabs. You can't reach it from the front in a quad. A power slider is REALLY useful, though. Thanks for letting us know what you decided.