Slight windshield damage can usually be fixed with a window epoxy that fills in small dings and cracks. If you have a large crack or broken windshield, you will need to replace the entire windshield. In many states, you can get a ticket for driving with a cracked windshield. Many people simply call professional windshield companies for removal and placement, but a good do-it-yourself auto technician should be able to perform the task himself with a few basic tools.

Instructions

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Remove the windshield wipers by removing the trim, then unscrewing the bolts that hold the wipers to your car.

2

Pry the metal trim loose from around the windshield using a pry tool or a clean putty knife. If you plan to reuse the trim, you will have to be careful not to bend and break the metal.

3

Find the place where the two ends of the rubber gasket around the windshield meet. Pry the joint loose, then slowly peel the gasket away from the windshield.

4

Scrape all of the adhesive away from the interior and exterior of the windshield channel using a windshield scraping tool or razor blade. Failure to remove all the old adhesive will prevent your new windshield from bonding properly.

5

Grip the windshield firmly with two large suction cups and lift it slowly off of the car. You should have a second person help you lift the windshield or push it out from the inside of the car.

6

Clean the new windshield with window cleaner and clean paper towels. This removes all the dirt to make sure the adhesive forms a good bond between the windshield and the windshield channel.

7

Apply windshield primer to the outside edges of the windshield to increase the efficacy of the adhesive. Next, apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the edges of the windshield.

8

Lift the new windshield with suction cups and lower into place on the vehicle then replace the gasket, trim and windshield wiper assembly. Make sure the gasket fits snugly along the windshield edges.

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If the windows in your automobile become damaged it can not only damage the look of your vehicle but it can affect the security of your car, putting at risk of theft or further damage. If this occurs you should replace the damaged window as soon as possible. The process for replacing the window on any make or model vehicle is pretty much the same and only varies slightly between the front and rear windows.

Instructions

1

Open up the door on your vehicle which you are looking to replace the window on. If you are replacing the front door windows it may be best to remove the rear view wing mirrors to gain better access to the door. You can remove the mirror by removing the screws on the bottom of the base and sliding it away from the frame.

2

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws which hold the door panel in place. You can find the screws at equal intervals around the door frame. Pull the panel away from the door.

3

Remove the door handle from the door by removing its mounting screws and pulling it out of place. Remove the arm which is connected to the door handle assembly to gain better access to the window regulator.

4

Use a hex wrench to remove the hex bolts which fix the window pane to the window regulator. Lift the window pane out of the door frame.

5

Insert a new window pane in to the door frame. Reattach the window and the door assembly by following the removal steps in reverse.

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