Rear window removal

[86Nick]

How do you remove the rear window in my 86 T-type?

 

[aminga]

It's glued in.

Disconnect the defroster if there is one. it's connected to body ground in the passenger side sail panel.

Then you have to get a special knife to cut the old adhesive.

 

[charlief1]

Al's right. You can also use a fine piece of wire if you can get it under the window but you'll need 2 people to do it.

 

[aminga]

So why are you wanting it out. The factory and dealers of the time used Butyl adhesive on the windows. It drys out and leaks. A modern urethane is much better for reinstalling it.

 

[asto-t]

You need two people! Go get a fein tool with a long blade(or go to hrbor frieght) and cut the seal with it. Get your helper to hold a spackle knife(out side so you dont chip the paint) while you cut it from inside the car.You will also have to work it with a long flexable knife.These old seal leaks and you will see some rust behind the glass! Good Luck! Use caution around the bottom or you will mess up the rear deck

 

[86Nick]

Removing the glass for rust repair that is right below this area.