1996 Dodge ram How do I replace the back glass
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Well, seeing as mine is already broken, and the JY already has the part out, I think I'm mostly there already. I just need to figure out how to get mine out and then glue the new one in.
I checked the FSM, and it's about as helpful as a Haynes manual here. Allow me to paraphrase:
1. Take everything around the glass out.
2. Remove the glass. Oh, btw, it's glued.
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Of course, the actual Haynes manual just says "take it to a shop," so the FSM remains more instructive.
I checked the FSM, and it's about as helpful as a Haynes manual here. Allow me to paraphrase:
1. Take everything around the glass out.
2. Remove the glass. Oh, btw, it's glued.
3. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Of course, the actual Haynes manual just says "take it to a shop," so the FSM remains more instructive.
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There are two different types of adhesive used when installing windows. There is a window adhesive that comes in a tube that ive seen auto glass installers use, or there is butyl tape, its an adhesive that comes in a roll that you apply around the edge of the window or around the window channel.
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As someone who works in the glass industry let me tell you doing ram back glasses suck. This is why we charge about 350 a pop gor them
However the process is simple clear away as mich old glass as possible then take a razor blade put it between the adhesive and the metal .trim the old adheisive(most of the time on rams it will be eurathane) the sides will be easy. The top and bottom however will not. Generally especially on the 01 rams and up as there is a plastic track attached to the glass. For the top and bottom i find a pancake blade saws all works wonders. You may need help for this stage as one person may have to pull on the trim while the other uses the saws all. Do that for both top and bottom. Once done back glass should be out. Trim down the rest of the eurithane adhesive one the ram leaving a thin layer. The reason is to re open the pores. If you cut to far and see metal you have cut to far and need primer i use betaprime 5500. All thats left is to put euathane on. You will need an electric caulking gun eurathane starts to dry within 6 min so you have to be quick to apply then set. Make sure to apply a tall thin bead and connect any bead seperations. Then set the window. A second pair of hands will be needed as well as suction cups and masking tape. One window is in place apply masking tape as needed to hold the window in place while the eurithane fully dries. If using the cheap autozone eurithane allow 24 hours to dry. Vehicle will have to sit. Thats it done. If in san antonio tx. And you dont feel like doing this give me us a call at 210-775-0205
However the process is simple clear away as mich old glass as possible then take a razor blade put it between the adhesive and the metal .trim the old adheisive(most of the time on rams it will be eurathane) the sides will be easy. The top and bottom however will not. Generally especially on the 01 rams and up as there is a plastic track attached to the glass. For the top and bottom i find a pancake blade saws all works wonders. You may need help for this stage as one person may have to pull on the trim while the other uses the saws all. Do that for both top and bottom. Once done back glass should be out. Trim down the rest of the eurithane adhesive one the ram leaving a thin layer. The reason is to re open the pores. If you cut to far and see metal you have cut to far and need primer i use betaprime 5500. All thats left is to put euathane on. You will need an electric caulking gun eurathane starts to dry within 6 min so you have to be quick to apply then set. Make sure to apply a tall thin bead and connect any bead seperations. Then set the window. A second pair of hands will be needed as well as suction cups and masking tape. One window is in place apply masking tape as needed to hold the window in place while the eurithane fully dries. If using the cheap autozone eurithane allow 24 hours to dry. Vehicle will have to sit. Thats it done. If in san antonio tx. And you dont feel like doing this give me us a call at 210-775-0205