1978 Ford Fairlane rear window

1978 FORD FAIRLANE

195,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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Hi guys, I need help on how to remove the back window out of my ford xc sedan. I know I have to remove the chrome strips first but I dont know how. Please help as I need to fix a small rust hole.

Mar 4, 2014 at 2:46 PM

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they may have a small strip tha tmoves then it prys off. check with a glass company though.

Mar 5, 2014 at 7:06 AM

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If I manage to get the strip out how do I then get the window out?
And what should I use to get the strips off. Ie what tool or tools should I use?

cheers Sav.

Mar 5, 2014 at 5:40 PM

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been along time if rubber you need lwhat is called a spoon bu tit's nylion to not damage the glass otherwise if it's sealed in with urethane then you have to have the tool to cut the urethane out

Mar 6, 2014 at 5:33 AM

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I have tried to pry the trim off but it wont budge. And there are no little bits of small metsl to remove. It looks like they slide together in 4 places. 1 in both the top and bottom plus 2 on either side of the bottom. But as I said it looks like they slide into each other. This isn't my first time but I have never had to pull out the chrome trim like this before. I have tryed everything to find a way to do it without damaging the car or the trim.

cheers Sav

Mar 6, 2014 at 5:48 AM

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check with a glas shop like I said previously it's been a very long time and I don't want togive wrong info

Mar 6, 2014 at 5:58 AM

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