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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Default * How do I remove Front is300 windows*

hello,

my windows were cracked on both sides and I was able to get replacement windows at a wrecking yard. I cannot afford right now to have the windows fixed and I got a ticket for the cracks, ( obstruction of the drivers view + hazardous). Can anyone give me replacement intrsuctions or direct me to someone who can. Its important that I fix this , thanks for any input.

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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Tao
hello,

my windows were cracked on both sides and I was able to get replacement windows at a wrecking yard. I cannot afford right now to have the windows fixed and I got a ticket for the cracks, ( obstruction of the drivers view + hazardous). Can anyone give me replacement intrsuctions or direct me to someone who can. Its important that I fix this , thanks for any input.

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do not do it ur self. its back breaking work
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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Im not so sure that my question was answered. I thought I asked how to remove the glass and all I got was a response about how its hard work. If you dont know how to do it, dont waste your time typing back. If no one has the answer, would it be in the lexus service manuals?

Id imagine that although it can be complex, why would it take an auto glass company 30 minutes to change my window.... like they have before. One might reply that they are experts, but how did they become experts? They learned how and then did it, so I will reforumalte my question: What are the steps in removing a drivers or passengers front windows and getting them to function properly?

I have all kinds of free time and I dont mind "back breaking work".

Sorry if anything came off asa rdue but im looking for answers, not more questions.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Tao
Im not so sure that my question was answered. I thought I asked how to remove the glass and all I got was a response about how its hard work. If you dont know how to do it, dont waste your time typing back. If no one has the answer, would it be in the lexus service manuals?

Id imagine that although it can be complex, why would it take an auto glass company 30 minutes to change my window.... like they have before. One might reply that they are experts, but how did they become experts? They learned how and then did it, so I will reforumalte my question: What are the steps in removing a drivers or passengers front windows and getting them to function properly?

I have all kinds of free time and I dont mind "back breaking work".

Sorry if anything came off asa rdue but im looking for answers, not more questions.
ok
razor blades along the window. needed to be on a certain angle to u get the entire rubber glue

remove any access rubber material.

lay dow some glue allong the body of the frame

install front window
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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I think he is asking about the front driver and passenger door windows and not the front windshield.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Neo
I think he is asking about the front driver and passenger door windows and not the front windshield.
no he said obstruction of view. usually means windshild but i could be wrong
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by koolaidman
no he said obstruction of view. usually means windshild but i could be wrong
I thought so too until this:
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I will reforumalte my question: What are the steps in removing a drivers or passengers front windows and getting them to function properly?
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