Installing A Windshield

[XEcaribe]

i bought another pathfinder and wanted to swap windsheilds because my new one is not inspected and figured it would be easyer than getting it inspected. is this worth doing? and any tips would be helpfull. thank you

[unccpathfinder]

how much is an inspection...i removed 1 and im waiting to let the professionals install it...it was a huge PITFA to get the old 1 out...i went thru a set of guitar strings and i cant imagine how difficult it would be to get all that secaflex off and get the new 1 in and have it seal good...plus you will have to buy new trim pieces b/c more than likely you will bend up the top and bottom trim...

 

so to me not worth it...i'll pay the guys $100 to put in this windshield sometime...

Edited April 22, 2007 by unccpathfinder

[XEcaribe]

ok i didnt realize how difficult it was. il just get it inspected. thanks it only costs 15$

Edited April 22, 2007 by XEcaribe

[unccpathfinder]

ohh yea most def...I didnt realize it either b/c i was going to attempt it but after i pulled that 1...i decided there was no way in hell i was going to try to remove and install the other

[Pavelow Leaks]

removing/installing a windshield is not something you want to do without the right tools...but if you have to I'll give away a lil trick. Get a sawzall, then make a lil piece of thin aluminum in the shape of a putty knife to fit in said sawzall. Sharpen it, put it against the window on the inside and go to town. It will make short work of the seal and then your windshield will pop right off. Then scrape off the rest of the sealant and have fun installing the new one.