The vent window (little triangle) was shattered, and I need to
replace it.

The lowest estimate I got so far is $169 for an at home service.
However, I think I can buy the window for $40 online, including
shipping.

Does it make sense for me to try installing it myself? I have no
special skills, materials or tools (besides knives and screwdrivers)
Would I need to replace the black rubber thing on the whole door and/
or disassemble the whole door, or do I just need to remove the
separator between the vent and the main glass?

Thanks

<n.torrey.pines (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

think 10 mm).

You do not need to disassemble the whole door, just remove the inner door
panel and the plastic sheet underneath. Unbolt the vent window frame from
the door frame, slide the window frame down, install the new glass, and
reverse the process. If you know how to remove the interior door panel, the
job should take about 15 minutes.
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On May 16, 11:52 am, "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom>
wrote:
I don't, but I have a Haynes manual that seems to talk about it. I'm
curious: do I still have to disconnect the battery if I have no power
windows or locks?

So, no gluing things or cutting the black rubber is necessary?

<n.torrey.pines (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

You do not have to disconnect the battery regardless of whether or not you
have power windows or locks. There is a little trick to removing the window
crank on manual windows. Gently press the inner door panel towards the
outside of the car next to the window crank. There is a C-shaped wire clip
behind the crank on the crank shaft. Use a screwdriver to pop it off or use
a rag to catch the end of the clip and pop it off. I recommend that you do
this with the door closed so that the clip doesn't go flying off where you
will never find it.

No gluing or cutting anything should be necessary. After you remove the
inner door panel, you will see a plastic sheet that covers the opening,
secured in place with what looks like black putty. When you pull the
plastic sheet off of the door frame, quick jerking motions tear the plastic
less than if you slowly pull it off. When you put it back together, repair
any tears in the plastic sheet with duct tape to prevent moisture from
warping the inner door panel.

Good luck!
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On May 17, 4:35 am, "Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote:

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Thanks very much for the thorough explanation!

<n.torrey.pines (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

You're welcome!

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