Replacing Vent Glass Seal

**OLD BLUE** · 12-13-2007, 12:48 PM

I Have A 1990 Suburban And I Need To Replace To Cracked Right Front Vent Glass Seal. Can Anyone Tell Me How To Get The Vent Glass Out And Replace The Seal?

**gmcjimmy88** · 12-14-2007, 07:19 AM

If you are refferring to the "wing" on the door you have to remove the door glass to get the entire assembly out. You could try to "cut" the adhesive from the glass and remove it that way. Never done it like that but it should work.

**Steve** · 12-14-2007, 07:27 AM

This would be an interesting and fun project. Has anyone done this before? I've known a lot of people with cracked vent windows that would like to have them replaced.

If you can do this, do a before and after photo please. Maybe a quick step-by-step.

**Holy Smoke** · 12-14-2007, 08:53 AM

I've done it twice on a 69and 70 c10. Rolling the main window down will give just enough room. Some key screws come out and slowly and patiently remove the vent assemb. email me If you don't get a newer model info for you ride. The info is out there.

**OLD BLUE** · 01-03-2008, 09:44 AM

Steve, I Just Completed The Vent Window Seal Job. Not Bad At. About 2 Hours To Complete. Removed Screws In Top And Front Edge Of Door And Removed Interior Trim Panel And One More Screw In Door. Rolled Down Main Glass And Was Able To Remove The Complte Frame And Window Assembly.removed The Nut At The Bottom Of The Pivot And Had To Grind Of The Top Pivot Which Is A Rivet.replaced The Seal And Reinstalled And Put A Small Machine Screw In The Top Where The Rivet Was Until I Get The Proper Rivet.refastened And Got The Window Back In The Main Track And Reinstalled Trim Panel. Works A-1 . Not A Bad Job Just About 2 Hours Taking My Time.

**Steve** · 01-03-2008, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by OLD BLUE

Steve, I Just Completed The Vent Window Seal Job. Not Bad At. About 2 Hours To Complete. Removed Screws In Top And Front Edge Of Door And Removed Interior Trim Panel And One More Screw In Door. Rolled Down Main Glass And Was Able To Remove The Complte Frame And Window Assembly.removed The Nut At The Bottom Of The Pivot And Had To Grind Of The Top Pivot Which Is A Rivet.replaced The Seal And Reinstalled And Put A Small Machine Screw In The Top Where The Rivet Was Until I Get The Proper Rivet.refastened And Got The Window Back In The Main Track And Reinstalled Trim Panel. Works A-1 . Not A Bad Job Just About 2 Hours Taking My Time.

Next question: Did you do this in a heated garage or outside? You're in Nova Scotia, I see. I always found a way to put off jobs until I could find a heated garage or until it got warmer.

**OLD BLUE** · 01-07-2008, 03:34 PM

steve i did this in a heated garage. actually i came in to my workplace on my saturday off and did it in the comforts of a car dealership where i work.

**tokmik** · 03-27-2009, 11:46 AM

I've done it twice on a 69and 70 c10. Rolling the main window down will give just enough room. Some key screws come out and slowly and patiently remove the vent assemb. email me If you don't get a newer model info for you ride. The info is out there.

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