Rear Windshield removal, please help
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Rear Windshield removal, please help
Hello!
As most us know (not all of us have this problem, but most), there is well known problem with canvas ungluing at the top seems and rear windshield sides.
I managed to fix the seem issue, and holds strong, but now I see that on the left and right of the rear windscreen I have the same issue. Does anyone have any information on how to remove the rear windshield? or how to correctly glue the sides back in? It seems that the correct way to reglue the sides is with the window out.
I am not even considering changing to a new top, as my top is in mint condition other than this stupid ungluing issue.
Any input is greatly appreciated (I searched but could not find any info).
As most us know (not all of us have this problem, but most), there is well known problem with canvas ungluing at the top seems and rear windshield sides.
I managed to fix the seem issue, and holds strong, but now I see that on the left and right of the rear windscreen I have the same issue. Does anyone have any information on how to remove the rear windshield? or how to correctly glue the sides back in? It seems that the correct way to reglue the sides is with the window out.
I am not even considering changing to a new top, as my top is in mint condition other than this stupid ungluing issue.
Any input is greatly appreciated (I searched but could not find any info).
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I've never heard of "the well known problem" of it coming unglued at the sides. Only the top seam. Post a pic maybe? Mine once had the fabric all loose and baggy and it would not stay tucked under the plastic window surround. But it was just loose cables.
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I'll post a pic in the AM, as it is already dark out and not enough light in the garage for a good pic.
I've read of a couple of other members that had a similar issue... (with the sides). When i said "well known" i was referring to the top seem getting unglued, i did a really good fix with 3M urethane sealer, holding super strong.
I can see the cables that you are talking about, when i tried to put the canvas side back under the rubber window seal, and i can see were the glue failed (small traces of glue on the inside of the canvas). but all seems to be in place, the top works perfect....
I've read of a couple of other members that had a similar issue... (with the sides). When i said "well known" i was referring to the top seem getting unglued, i did a really good fix with 3M urethane sealer, holding super strong.
I can see the cables that you are talking about, when i tried to put the canvas side back under the rubber window seal, and i can see were the glue failed (small traces of glue on the inside of the canvas). but all seems to be in place, the top works perfect....
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The water pocket can come unglued where it is held in place by the tension cable. You just need to fix it the same way you fixed seam on the canvas.
Remove the rear glass to access it:
http://benzbits.com/w209/soft_top/RemoveRearWindow.pdf
This will help with the water pocket repair:
http://benzbits.com/w209/soft_top/WaterPocket.pdf
Remove the rear glass to access it:
http://benzbits.com/w209/soft_top/RemoveRearWindow.pdf
This will help with the water pocket repair:
http://benzbits.com/w209/soft_top/WaterPocket.pdf
Last edited by Rudeney; Nov 14, 2015 at 10:06 PM.
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The water pocket can come unglued where it is held in place by the tension cable. You just need to fix it the same way you fixed seam on the canvas.
Remove the rear glass to access it:
http://benzbits.com/w209/soft_top/RemoveRearWindow.pdf
This will help with the water pocket repair:
http://benzbits.com/w209/soft_top/WaterPocket.pdf
Remove the rear glass to access it:
http://benzbits.com/w209/soft_top/RemoveRearWindow.pdf
This will help with the water pocket repair:
http://benzbits.com/w209/soft_top/WaterPocket.pdf
That's exactly what I was looking for!
Will order the new seal, I see it states to replace the seal each time window is removed. Seal is really cheap around 10$. Once I have the seal, will reglue the sides.Thanks again!
