Does anyone have a how to on replacing the window glass on the passenger side of Z06? Some thief, while my wife and I are eating, smashed the window.....nothing was taken. Any and all help would be appreciated.

thanks
Chad

 

Wouldn't it be easier to let your comprehensive insurance cover a professional repair? Most glass installers will come to your house and install new glass right in your garage nowadays. Its especially cheap if you have full glass coverage comprehensive as you have already paid for the repair.

Bill

 

i just did mine and it is very easy. there are only two bolts to loosen the two clamps holding the window in. do a search in C5 general and tech for window and you will find some great how to instructions!

 

thanks rustyguns.....it was cheaper for me to buy the glass than have insurance pay for it. Family member works for binswanger glass so i got it cheaper!

 

it's eeeeeaaassssyyy.....but then again, i've been a glass installer since '92

 

how do you know how far forward to place in the two cradle brackets and how high since the bolts are adjustable up and down? How do you do it red88?

 

The brackets do not move forward and backward, but are slotted to allow vertical adjustment.
You need to have the window regulator in the up position.
Set the glass in the brackets and close the door with a person inside, and one outside to help center the glass in the opening. Then you can tighten the bolts from the inside. There are access holes for the bolts once you get the door panel off.

You need to adjust the glass forward in the opening to fit into the weatherstripping and follow the contour at the front edge of the glass. Then raise the glass so it seats correctly along the top edge.
The brackets have rubber linings, but don't overtighten or you could still break the glass.

I have replaced window regulators on both sides of my car, but I was able to take masking tape and mark the location of the glass before I removed it, so it was easy to put back into the exact same position. If you want to see how the glass should seat into the weatherstripping, you can look at the other side and try to make them match.

There are jack screws along the sides of the brackets to fine tune the position of the glass in the up position, but the bracket bolts should be used for the main adjustment of the glass in the opening. If your other glass was seating correctly, then you should not have to adjust the jack screws.

 

Great info TEXHAWK0 love the tips from the guys who have actually done things. I don't pay much attention to the posts where somebody heard from their friend who spoke to cousin Eddie who knew a guy who changed a rearend etc...............

 

thanks Tex.....ill have it up and going tomorrow and then off to get glass tinted to match the other side.