How to disassemble Vanagon sliding window

[apsychic]

Hi all,

I've been searching the forums for some information on fixing my sliding windows. Each thread has some conflicting information.

How do I remove the sliding window (just the pane of glass that moves) so that I can replace the worn fuzzy felt strips.


Also, the rubber seal inside the aluminum frame is worn out on both sides. Does anyone know where to find replacements? I already have the large seal to connect the entire window to the frame.


83 Water cooled Full camper "Sharky the Land Shark"

[noganav]

Seals for the inside of the aluminum frame are no longer available.

To get the sliding window out. Remove the latch from the window using a 90-degree screwdriver with a flat blade to remove the retaining screw from below. Careful you don't lose that spring.

Remove the seal from the top/front edge inside the frame, center the glass in the frame, place spreader clamps on either side of the glass and expand the outer edge about 1/4 inch, push the top of the glass up and in, pull the bottom out using a butter knife or paint scraper to help it clear the frame if needed.

But you know this already because you're apsychic

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