If you find your car door window broken, you can save some money by repairing the damage yourself. Just handle the spare glass carefully and follow the steps below. It will be helpful to have the specific manual for the car to be worked on, just in case.
Instructions
- 1
Pry the panel off the door by pulling out the snaps and screws of the panel. Use gentle pressure. Once the interior of the door panel is exposed, peel the weatherproofing sheet. You should be able to see several access points. Locate the lift mechanism, bracket and clips.
2Notice the white clip that would normally be supporting the glass pane. Put the gloves on and remove the remains of the glass very carefully. Use a vacuum to get all the glass pieces out.
3Remove the black rubber strip off the edge of the door window cavity and slide the spare glass into the door.
4Attach the new glass onto the lifting arm's bracket. Fasten the bolts to hold elements in place but be careful not to crack the new glass.
5Check to see whether the glass is aligned correctly and moves smoothly. Set the black weatherstripping and the plastic sheet barrier back in place and reinstall the door panel by following the removal instructions in reverse.
