I have a big problem. I was replacing the driver's side rear window regulator, was just about done, tightening the last bolt (one that holds the glass in place) did it too tight and the whole damn thing shattered everywhere.

So obviously I'm pissed at myself for tightening it too tight (and too a lesser extend pissed at Ford for designing crap regulators that break all the damn time, then riveting the stupid things in place).

Problem is that the car has one of those stupid landau tops, and the part that goes on the door goes over the stupid window frame. There's no way to get the glass out or in with it there. My question is, what do they use the secure it? it looks kind of like rubber glue. I see no other way than to cut the adhesive off so I can pull the thing back enough to fit a window in. I'll need to reattach with new adhesive afterward.

 

 

Is it possible to put the window in from the inside? Or is from the outside the only way it can be done?

 

it is possible to angle it in and then rotate it while it's further down in the door to get it to seat right. it's a bit of a trick, but can be done without removing the outside "padding". You basically drop the window in sideways and get it in the right spot to rotate it around (one side will need to probably be pulled a little inside to clear) and then get it seated in the guides and then attach to the regulator. It is quite a bugger it do, but can be done if I remember correctly.

 

Forgot to reply to this...old thread but oh well. It turns out that the inside weatherstripping just pops off, and leaves enough open space to get the window in from the inside. Not sure why but the window won't go up and down smoothly, seems like the motor is straining.

Not a huge deal, at least the window stays up now!

 

the alignment of the regulator probably needs adjusting. If it's straining, you will have problems later on.