greenmac80 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 ok i tried removing my lining today and have found that the inside window seals look like they need to be removed? is this corrrect? or is there and easier way. i'm guessing that the only way to remove the inner seal is to remove the entire window. Quote
corolla_nut Posted August 16, 2008 Report Posted August 16, 2008 when I removed the headliner in my ke20 we had already removed the windscreens and rubbers and the headliner was attached under the rubber and at several other places along the roof with the metal rods spaced about 15-20cm apart. Not sure what it's like with the ke55 as I haven't pulled the lining out of my 55, I'm guessing it's similar, but I'm sure there has to be an easier way to get these out... Quote
sammo[RL] Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 I believe the proper way to get them out is to take both windscreens out. The lining is held in by the rubbers, front and back. Bit of a pain... Quote
Redwarf Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 I believe the proper way to get them out is to take both windscreens out. The lining is held in by the rubbers, front and back. Bit of a pain... White man speakum truth. Front and rear screens out, all bits of trim and seal that seem to be in the vacinity out, remove lining. I wasn't very gentle with mine, as it isn't going back in. Quote
greenmac80 Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Posted August 17, 2008 how to get the windows out then? never done it and am very scared of breaking the glass and those metal bits. Quote
corolla_nut Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 (edited) you have to cut the rubbers and gently peel the rubbers away while holding the glass (if the rubbers are loose), that's how we did it (but we also did it in mind that we were getting new rubbers too), but I have a funny feeling that the rubbers and glass used in the car were not original and had been replaced as the rubbers were still soft and the windscreens were perfect. You'll need to go around the screen with some silicone spray and a seal pick while someone holds the windscreen from the inside with these suction cap tools. That's the proper way to do it we've been told. Alternatively you could get a windscreens place to get them out for you. When I enquired about it 12 months ago I was quoted around $100 per screen (Remove and refit) and they wouldn't guarantee their skills, If they broke them I would have to fork out an extra $100 per screen to get them replaced. Edited August 17, 2008 by corolla_nut Quote
JiP Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 ARRHH corolla_nut!!! Paragraphs much??!?!?!!? The easiest way for the rear screen is to lay on your back seat with your feel up on the glass pushing it out. I wouldn't push it all the way in case it falls. Just when it starts to release, go out and pull it out by hand. As for the front I've been told that you can only save the rubber or the screen, not both so choose one and cut or smash. You could try the technique that I mentioned for the back window but it might crack. I tried it once but my screen was already cracked and it got worse. Quote
greenmac80 Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Posted August 17, 2008 ARRHH corolla_nut!!! Paragraphs much??!?!?!!? The easiest way for the rear screen is to lay on your back seat with your feel up on the glass pushing it out. I wouldn't push it all the way in case it falls. Just when it starts to release, go out and pull it out by hand. As for the front I've been told that you can only save the rubber or the screen, not both so choose one and cut or smash. You could try the technique that I mentioned for the back window but it might crack. I tried it once but my screen was already cracked and it got worse. hmm i might just cut both seals. i have no interior so your method would be quite difficult. thanks for the heads up. windscreen rubber aren't that expensive. so i'll just cut em out. thanks guys! Quote
snot35 Posted August 17, 2008 Report Posted August 17, 2008 If you're going to cut them, I'd cut from outside rather than inside. Remove any chrome stripping first to make it easier, then cut. If you cut from inside there is a whole lot of gummy sealant that sticks to everything that is going to make your life very hard. Plus the corner is quite tight. I've used the sitting down and push method before, even without an interior and it works well, but don't push too hard! Take it very very slowly. Using this method I've broken one out of the three windows I've done so far. Sorry ROL-110! :/ Unfortunately the roof lining is usually glued and folded over the edge underneath the rubber. If you don't want to destroy it you have little choice. Chances are it will probably tear at some stage anyway! Quote
greenmac80 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Posted August 18, 2008 If you're going to cut them, I'd cut from outside rather than inside. Remove any chrome stripping first to make it easier, then cut. If you cut from inside there is a whole lot of gummy sealant that sticks to everything that is going to make your life very hard. Plus the corner is quite tight. I've used the sitting down and push method before, even without an interior and it works well, but don't push too hard! Take it very very slowly. Using this method I've broken one out of the three windows I've done so far. Sorry ROL-110! :/ Unfortunately the roof lining is usually glued and folded over the edge underneath the rubber. If you don't want to destroy it you have little choice. Chances are it will probably tear at some stage anyway! thanks guys. hmm i'm replacing the roog lining all together but i'll still need to get the windows out to put the new one in. oh well. will give it a shot when i have a car cover. Quote
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