How to Replace Broken Side Glass

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • The second episode of Saturday Mechanic. Its larcenous inspiration? A guy with a rock and a hankering for the laptop stowed in Pop Mech associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla's F-150. A sadder, wiser Ben shows you how to:
    * Buy the right replacement glass from the junkyard.
    * Disassemble the door
    * Shimmy the new glass into place
    * Lubricate the window mechanism and track
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  • @annacracknell4857
    @annacracknell4857 7 років тому +268

    I had to smash my car window after the lock broke with my baby inside the car. Following this video I (34 year old women with no mechanical experience) fitted the window myself and saved £250 in the processes. Brilliant video! Thank you!

    • @rickythomas2124
      @rickythomas2124 6 років тому

      An
      na Cracknell

    • @mers5499
      @mers5499 6 років тому +8

      Youre a good mom

    • @shehateme9955
      @shehateme9955 5 років тому +2

      @Nicolas Beyer underrated comment😄

    • @bbuny10
      @bbuny10 5 років тому +4

      I know you probably didn't but I imagined "Mommies commin!" and glass shooting at your baby. Im glad things worked out

    • @nicoleharris7717
      @nicoleharris7717 5 років тому

      Where did you put the window guides on the window before putting it back in the door and on the window regulator?

  • @Megutsell
    @Megutsell 10 років тому +75

    Have to say I was quoted $245 to fix the window and after watching this and doing it myself I got the job done for $30. Not bad for a sheila!!

  • @MrChillgoose
    @MrChillgoose 12 років тому +199

    He makes it look so easy. But whenever I try to fix stuff it usually end up with the thing even more broken and me cursing

  • @petergolan242
    @petergolan242 8 років тому +45

    This dude is so awesome. Clear concise and professional. He rocks. Fkng rock star.

  • @refereeesco1145
    @refereeesco1145 2 роки тому +8

    Somebody just did the same thing to us tonight (broke into our truck). Looking in UA-cam just this video, thanks for the time you took to teach us this process. Great video. 😁

  • @johnmcbee8661
    @johnmcbee8661 Рік тому +6

    I watched it twice to make sure. Very well explained and you didn’t ramble on like some do. I appreciate that! I’m subscribing

  • @igotwisdomqb
    @igotwisdomqb 5 років тому +3

    Great video helped me a great deal. My window was off track, didn't know about the bolts to loosen the the tracks. Worked like a charm. job took 10 minutes. Had I not seen this great video, I would have shattered the window by forcing into track. Very Thankful

  • @dennisw7350
    @dennisw7350 5 років тому +14

    Thanks this will help. Never seen a magnetic parts tray on its side before. Neat

  • @canava2009
    @canava2009 12 років тому +66

    If you have power windows it's going to be almost exactly the same just make sure you disconnect the power connector for the window switch before completely pulling the door panel to avoid damaging any wires; and you'll need to have your ignition on to manipulate the window when removing/ installing the glass.

    • @raytimberlodge8014
      @raytimberlodge8014 2 роки тому +3

      Thanks that told me what I needed to know

    • @chrisgaviria47
      @chrisgaviria47 Рік тому

      I was wondering about that ty

    • @xSkittles4mex
      @xSkittles4mex Рік тому

      Where is the power connector for the switch?

    • @symonebennett4328
      @symonebennett4328 7 місяців тому

      ​@@xSkittles4mexdid you find out where the power connector is?

  • @giovannifiorentino8947
    @giovannifiorentino8947 2 роки тому +6

    Reuse junkyard spare parts is great. Very useful and well done video.

  • @ILoveAthiests
    @ILoveAthiests 8 років тому +5

    I was replacing passenger side door window on my 1997 Honda Odyssey and kind of stuck as how to get it started on both side window run channel. I googled and watched your video and got the job done in half an hour. Awesome video and very good detailed instructions. Good job. Thank you very much.

    • @sebir77
      @sebir77 6 років тому

      Aleem Junaidi nissan

  • @gavingriffiths4985
    @gavingriffiths4985 6 років тому +1

    I'm doing a course on door glass for work next week.
    Thanks for the video. Hopefully it'll give me a good head start.

  • @ChefGourmet
    @ChefGourmet 2 роки тому

    Saved me with this. The window on my Volvo V70 came off the regulator, was driving around without a shotgun window for a while lol. Thanks again 🙏

  • @JackHinshaw
    @JackHinshaw 9 років тому +1

    Thank you, Nice presentation and to the point. You made it look easy.

  • @spaaggetii
    @spaaggetii 6 років тому +1

    Thanks Mate. I was having dramas trying to get the circlip of the window winder first, but then trying to put the new glass back in was an issue. I scrolled through the vid, found the part how to put it in left end first and walla! Its done. I was quoted $260 AUD, but brought one from the wreckers for $45 AUD. I prob could have got it cheaper, but its winter and can't afford the cops putting a default notice on it. Cheers and take my Thumbs up! You deserve it!

  • @RoadandTrack
    @RoadandTrack 12 років тому

    Great video Ben!

  • @georgegrote7836
    @georgegrote7836 8 років тому +1

    perfect. just what i was looking for. Thanks guy!

  • @kathleenrose5121
    @kathleenrose5121 9 років тому +10

    Thank you I have look all over to find out how to fix a window an your video is the only one that show me how

  • @toddsmith7699
    @toddsmith7699 Рік тому +3

    I used this as inspiration to replace a side window in my 04 Pilot that I unfortunately knocked out with a rock with a weedwhacker :( $68 for the glass, a few hours install. Thanks for the video!

  • @traceupdike
    @traceupdike 6 років тому +1

    I'm only 38 seconds into this video and I already know I'm going to like it!

  • @mario619siz
    @mario619siz 5 років тому +11

    After watching this video turns out replacing a car window isn't as hard as I thought. I needed to replace my passenger window and quarter window and I was quoted 300 for the passenger and 900 for the quarter. I did it myself and it cost me around 200 for everything.

  • @AchijElmer
    @AchijElmer 8 років тому +6

    Thanks for the great video. great quality on all aspects. keep it up!

  • @johnidoctor9826
    @johnidoctor9826 6 років тому

    So educational! Thank you for your time and have a Happy new year 2018

  • @jaunearc534
    @jaunearc534 6 років тому +4

    That intro was priceless :D

  • @111jkjk
    @111jkjk 3 роки тому +6

    For some vehicles, the window fit is so tight or the seals sticky and old, one way to make it easier is to generously lubricate with soapy water and a paintbrush

    • @albieoval1657
      @albieoval1657 3 роки тому +1

      Wait, paintbrushes are a type of lubricants?

    • @wrrbo
      @wrrbo 5 днів тому

      @@albieoval1657i think he meant apply the soapy water with a paintrbush

  • @CyberChatBox
    @CyberChatBox 5 років тому +2

    239 people clicked thumbs down????? What could they possibly have found wrong with this awesome video!! Great Job dude. Thanks!

    • @jacksonstrasbourg5877
      @jacksonstrasbourg5877 5 років тому +3

      239 people have broken into / stole from another's car

    • @flowerpt
      @flowerpt Рік тому +1

      The people who want $700 for this job.

  • @BigBrotherIsTooBig
    @BigBrotherIsTooBig 11 років тому +3

    I just love it...someone arguing with Car and Driver...lol.

  • @charlenebishop2131
    @charlenebishop2131 9 років тому +3

    Thank you so much for this video. It was the glass installation portion that I could not figure out prior to this video. Very informative. Carry on. This is well done. Colin

  • @97gtilove
    @97gtilove 11 років тому

    Great little vid. Appreciated!!

  • @alca107
    @alca107 9 років тому +1

    very informative, simple and to the point. thank you for sharing.

    • @moriscoley5328
      @moriscoley5328 2 роки тому

      But he didn't say anything about the size of the socket for the bolt 😮, mentioned Philips head screw driver 🙄 twice.

  • @jaynelife290
    @jaynelife290 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much for the video, this is awesome and super informative.

  • @Gerberbaby922
    @Gerberbaby922 12 років тому

    Much better then the first episode. Personality is good!

  • @JAVTROOPER
    @JAVTROOPER Рік тому

    This is the best tutorial of car window... Thank you so much mister 😘😘😘

  • @luisfuerte28
    @luisfuerte28 Рік тому

    Thanks for shearing, it was a lot of help!

  • @mgilleran5993
    @mgilleran5993 7 років тому +3

    Good video. I already knew how to replace a window but figured in the event that I hit a snag that there might be a tip that would help... Loosening the track itself will likely do the trick. Thanks a lot man.

  • @skyhawk027
    @skyhawk027 6 років тому +1

    Hello sir.loved ur video.one question. Does this template of replacing window glass applies to all cars.or different car manufacturers have different connections and boltings/screwings. I mean does all cars have same type of such mechanism.

  • @josephrogone8310
    @josephrogone8310 7 років тому

    great video! helped me replace my window.

  • @morbidmaggot999
    @morbidmaggot999 8 років тому +1

    would you be able recommend torque specs on an automatic window motor, bracket to door frame and window to bracket?

  • @ridgevortex1101
    @ridgevortex1101 5 років тому

    Great vid and easy to understand

  • @emili8927
    @emili8927 3 роки тому +1

    I used this to put in a cut to size 1/4' acrylic sheet in a magnum when my car was broken into looks very official when cut to size and works much better then tape

  • @pitbullzz9046
    @pitbullzz9046 7 років тому

    Brilliant video. Thanks

  • @ambrescarlett2979
    @ambrescarlett2979 5 років тому +3

    What about electric windows? Does any of the fixing process change for a procedure like that?

  • @Antipolicestate
    @Antipolicestate 9 років тому +1

    This is such a good video. I am surprised that I like the host, I can relate to his tired sighs after doing smell motions; case and point 5:00 . Very useful information, I'm sick of relying on expensive ass mechanics

  • @Doctorj63
    @Doctorj63 12 років тому +1

    I did this on a 2004 BMW and it really was a piece of cake. Used panel tools and it took less than an hour.

  • @grasstamer1
    @grasstamer1 7 років тому +1

    thanks helped me a bunch

  • @jbr3rd
    @jbr3rd Рік тому +4

    I wonder if stuffing the open door cavity full with a towel or some spare/junk wrapping foam would be a worthwhile precaution in the unlikely event one did accidentally drop the glass during installation?

    • @chanamcmillan2430
      @chanamcmillan2430 7 місяців тому

      You know that's a great idea. I'm replacing the window on my boss's expensive Audi tomorrow, we had to wait a week for the glass, I'm actually going to do that.....thanks

  • @hooliganjvp
    @hooliganjvp 4 роки тому

    Great job ,well done.

  • @lanceavats8881
    @lanceavats8881 6 років тому +1

    Tonight my truck was broken Into while I was at work. I’m about to do this job I have some experience in mechanic work and I hope this is as easy as it seems. I do have a different truck though.

  • @414beastmode
    @414beastmode 3 роки тому

    Great introduction👍🏽👍🏽

  • @julianswatteridge5995
    @julianswatteridge5995 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for explaining the risks if you get it wrong

  • @taylorb213
    @taylorb213 4 роки тому

    Hi! I have a 95 explorer that needs a rear driver side window. Is it relatively the same process? Thanks!

  • @scottsenjo7607
    @scottsenjo7607 3 роки тому

    Excellent video.

  • @dwaynedavis3147
    @dwaynedavis3147 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Brother!

  • @TheeAssViolator
    @TheeAssViolator 9 років тому

    Your awesome dude !

  • @noviashoup828
    @noviashoup828 6 років тому +1

    Someone broke into my car and now I am having to do the same thing. Really informative video.

    • @yosteramor6571
      @yosteramor6571 5 років тому +1

      MINES JUST BEEN BROKEN INTO MAYBE A HOUR AGO

  • @hondagoal
    @hondagoal 8 років тому +2

    Thanks for this post. Great job.

  • @michaelcschmitt
    @michaelcschmitt 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for that great video

  • @Twisted86
    @Twisted86 9 років тому +1

    Best intro ever.
    I wish there was a video on a 2004 jeep liberty for this....it's quite a bit harder on it :/ I only payed $15 for the glass but getting it out was a utter pita and required far more than your video did lol.

    • @mattrobey2508
      @mattrobey2508 4 роки тому

      I'm about to try an replace one on my girlfriend's 04 liberty. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    • @Twisted86
      @Twisted86 4 роки тому

      @@mattrobey2508 Wish I could, but honestly after almost 5 years I don't remember, some asshole nailed me about 18 months later and totaled my Jeep, I then parted it out and sold it all off. My clips/bracket were different style though and I ended up having to move some pieces off the old window to the new window in order to make it work.

  • @Regiaduenaz
    @Regiaduenaz 10 років тому

    Thanks for sharing this video

  • @simelanem
    @simelanem 2 роки тому

    Thanks man, I just replaced mine today🙌🏾

  • @Mid-American
    @Mid-American 2 роки тому

    Thanks. Perfect help for the job.

  • @johnvalderama522
    @johnvalderama522 3 роки тому

    thanks for sharing, i have the same problem broken glass need to replace it. but mine is a power window so may be a little technical procedure than an manual window.

  • @gamesturbator
    @gamesturbator 4 роки тому

    6:35 My problem is that I need to reinstall the wheels mounted on the X that moves thru the sliding rail. I don't know how to angle it.

  • @gunnarhaldorsen4185
    @gunnarhaldorsen4185 4 роки тому

    So good! Thanks, mate! Probably saves me around 400 USD

  • @DJSummerDM1
    @DJSummerDM1 10 років тому

    geat vid.... thanks for the help !!!

  • @chrisst4617
    @chrisst4617 4 роки тому +1

    Was ready to say some BS but that tip on making the"nose" and "back" of glass slide in Grove...then sliding back up the way you did Helped!!. Hmmhmm.....so, ..... Thanks 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @jhunsantiago8750
    @jhunsantiago8750 2 роки тому

    Very nice ...good job

  • @russantkowiak4205
    @russantkowiak4205 9 років тому +2

    Hi, Ben--Same thing happened to my wife's 2005 Odyssey. We have glass insurance, only the guy they sent out didn't bother to clean the glass off of the latch assembly. When glass bits tumbled into the latch, it got jammed in the locked position. Then actuator hammered itself to death every time she pressed the lock / unlock button on her key ring. Doing the trim removal etc, was next to impossible with the door shut, and when I finally took it to a dealer, fixing the latch and actuator cost over 700.00! The glass person's response....well the new window works fine, so I'm out of here.

    • @moriscoley5328
      @moriscoley5328 2 роки тому

      Wow, shows what kind of "reponsonable" workers people are hiring in 😳. Millionals

  • @mcdeezy100088
    @mcdeezy100088 10 років тому

    Hey ben, what year is your truck?
    Could this work for a 2003 f150
    Thanks in advance

  • @janicedent2367
    @janicedent2367 6 років тому

    I had someone throw a brick through the drivers door window in my 1998 E350 1 ton, the glass bracket was put on with rivets so I spent almost 2 hours trying to drill out the rivets . I am having a problem getting the new glass in the window track,(not the regulator track but the actual window opening track) can get it into the back but not the front, the glass is quite curved, any tips on what to do.......ty

  • @josephcampo143
    @josephcampo143 Рік тому

    excellent. thanks for this excellent info.

  • @2004YukonXLGuy
    @2004YukonXLGuy 12 років тому

    Can't tell if Ben makes this look easy or if its actually that easy

  • @metalmaniac375
    @metalmaniac375 9 років тому

    so what lubricant did you use on the window... great video ... thank you...

  • @dragonlives4166
    @dragonlives4166 3 роки тому

    Awsome video you are the only one with a video on this tyvm.. I only ask for one on power windows guessing not much diff I'll find out soon jus lil worried about electric stuff

  • @theplinkerslodge6361
    @theplinkerslodge6361 2 роки тому

    GREAT video. Trying to replace an Expedition window and this showed me the second half of the job - actually getting the window inserted. Thanks for the share.

  • @wardocc9196
    @wardocc9196 5 років тому

    The window guides that are glued to the glass on mine are plastic and they are what's broke my window itself is fine. What do I use to get that epoxy and broken plastic pieces off the glass so I can install new ones?

  • @MrCbell57
    @MrCbell57 5 років тому

    How would I press down the back side of wheels that go into track? I ordered some but there is no press at my house. I drilled out the old brackets to where I can fit the new wheel END through the hole. But how would anyone ever be able to smash that end down to where it will hold? Anyone? Thanks. Great video.

  • @judevucovich7068
    @judevucovich7068 3 роки тому

    Is it the same with a power switch to raise the window as it is to crank the window when installing?

  • @Sparklingeye808
    @Sparklingeye808 11 років тому

    It looks like you fit the window in skinny part first and then just shifted it around. So the key is loosening the track. Is this the same for the rear passenger side window? Please post ASAP. Doing this today!

  • @hellotheir7479
    @hellotheir7479 4 роки тому

    Thanks brother 👍

  • @nicoleharris7717
    @nicoleharris7717 5 років тому +2

    Where exactly do you put the window guides on the glass prior to putting in on the window regulator?
    Will be waiting for Answer 05/09/2019 at 6:08pm EST

    • @asepha17
      @asepha17 4 роки тому

      Wtf why did you timestamp this?

  • @alfredosr.g.8401
    @alfredosr.g.8401 7 років тому +1

    THANX .

  • @NatanHiltonSM
    @NatanHiltonSM 8 років тому

    Thanks!!!

  • @Tytanium
    @Tytanium 8 років тому

    Sorry to hear that this happened to you but the way you described the situation was quite funny about trading a rock for your computer lol

  • @adropofmyblood
    @adropofmyblood 7 років тому +4

    Hey bud THAAAAANK you for the vid. Same situation here, except the person that broke my window was a pos a**hole, not your average a hole. lol, sigh. Oh well life goes on. Thanks again for the vid.

  • @redz899
    @redz899 11 років тому

    Thanks :)

  • @MrMuffanga
    @MrMuffanga 10 років тому

    Can anyone tell or send me a link on how to remove the rear door window on a 2000 dodge durango. I cant find any videos on how to do so

  • @clayhotriot2207
    @clayhotriot2207 12 років тому +1

    Is it much Harder for cars with Power Windows... By the way love your show Ben.

  • @krib8788
    @krib8788 8 років тому

    My window does not have bolts like that holding it in. It has a rivet and 3 bent out pieces of thick metal holding it in. How do I get these out?

  • @jeffgregorek8707
    @jeffgregorek8707 8 років тому

    my window clips (03 Lincoln Nav,) seem to be Siliconed to the pane, is it a necessity to correctly marry the pieces back together ? Please try to respond, do i "need" to scrape the old silicone out, then add new, then marry the clips back onto the window for "Holding Power" ??

  • @illthoughts
    @illthoughts 5 місяців тому

    If my window is spiderwebbed and falling out pretty much. Do i have to break it all the way out before i do all this?

  • @socaliguy81
    @socaliguy81 4 роки тому

    PLEASE do a video like this for 2013-2018 Ford Fusion rear door glass.

  • @dannyforshaw8281
    @dannyforshaw8281 4 місяці тому +2

    11 years later, people still breaking car windows

  • @mcclonen77
    @mcclonen77 3 роки тому

    this isn't the model of vehicle i need to change the window on(kia soul) but this video is handy for the basic mechanics of replacing a window in smoothly

  • @ayekarma9172
    @ayekarma9172 6 років тому

    will this work with all cars or just that kind of truck

  • @katwright9744
    @katwright9744 8 років тому

    Bought a great truck, 1996 F250 but need a wing window..Found one but can't figure out how to get them out

  • @amairramadanable
    @amairramadanable 10 років тому

    thank you

  • @dennisb7930
    @dennisb7930 2 роки тому

    HELP I just bought passenger door glass at amazon for my 2000 GMC sierra 1500 pick up the bottom of the glass is not flat or level front to back I'm not sure if this is the correct glass or not been driving with no glass for two weeks to work back n forth how can I find out if this is the correct glass or not?

  • @jesusistheonlyway9463
    @jesusistheonlyway9463 7 років тому

    Great job. Thank you for posting. I just had a Crazy try to break out my window with a garden hoe, it put 2 large marks, but it didn't break. thanks to you, it will be a easy fix.

  • @michaelbarnhill9365
    @michaelbarnhill9365 10 років тому

    have a 2000 Explorer it does not have bolts to unscrew on window. Do you drill out the rivets??

    • @707ADROIT
      @707ADROIT 5 років тому +1

      Yes then replace the rivets with bolts