Remove vent window frame

62ItalianRagtop · Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:12 pm Post subject: Remove vent window frame

Hi, I should remove my vent windows frames to rechrome them. I don't want repro. Is there a specific tool ? How can I remove and refit the frame ?

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pantone149 · Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:09 pm Post subject:

Remove door handles. Remove door panel. Unbolt frame. You may also have to unscrew a screw that is near the top of the window too. Maybe someone else will chime in on that part.

wayne1230cars · Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:36 pm Post subject:

http://www.classicvwbugs.com/2012/11/30/classic-vw...g-windows/
http://www.classicvwbugs.com/2012/10/25/classic-vw...-part-1-3/

These are videos from Chris at Classic VW Bugs that may be helpful. It is a fair bit of work. I rechromed an original vent window. I found the toughest part to be reinstalling the glass after the unit was rechromed. The videos give a pretty good idea of what is involved in removing the vent window and replacing other seals and scrapers which you should do at the same time. It is a job that requires time and patience.
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panicman · Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:11 am Post subject:

Save all of the ruined parts as you pull the windows and seals out- EVERYTHING. You will need to use the old clips for your scrapers. Even the 'good' aftermarket parts won't fit the way they need to.
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62ItalianRagtop · Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:07 pm Post subject:

Thank you but How can I remove the Glass ?
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fluxcap · Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:31 pm Post subject:

My old rubber was so dry that I was able to just pull the glass out both of my frames.
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wayne1230cars · Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:37 pm Post subject:

If you mean the glass in the vent window frame, then watch the first posted video from about the 2:00 minute mark. He suggests cutting the seal around the glass and gently pulling the glass out. The original glass has a logo on it which the repro vent glass does not have. My glass came out reasonably easily without having to cut the seal. It just pulled out. Reinstalling it was a little more difficult in seating the glass with the new seal.
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panicman · Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:18 pm Post subject:

I didn't have to do that. Did you build a press?
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wayne1230cars · Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:06 am Post subject:

roy63 · Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:21 pm Post subject:

thanks for the pointers and the sites to vist, I was getting ready to take my vent frames to a glass shop the get them reinstalled so I could continue on my doors
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JohnnyCat73 · Samba Member Joined: April 07, 2021 Posts: 4 Location: Pa

Unfortunately the top two links do not seem to be working. All the videos I’ve seen show the window seal at the top of the vent frame just being easily pulled out to access screws at top of vent frame. That was not the case on mine. Trieb pulling, no joy. Then I tried to pry with a flathead and a small section just snapped and hung down. I was able to push it back in and it stayed. Do I need to remove the chrome? I worried about causing more damage. Please help or tell me where to find the proper info. Thank you and I apologize if this is a stupid question. The Bug is a 1971 Super.

67ctbug · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Remove vent window frame

There's one screw at the top under the felt and the bolt(s) behind the door panel.
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JohnnyCat73 · Samba Member Joined: April 07, 2021 Posts: 4 Location: Pa

I know, and it seems like you’re just supposed to pull away the felt. Looks easy as pie on video but I must be doing something wrong. Thank you for responding though. I appreciate it.

rcooled · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: Remove vent window frame

If you ever do get the vent removed from the door, and the glass out of the frame, here's a short video from Airhead Parts on how to reinstall the glass back into the frame.

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