Well, I did find out how difficult it is to remove the standard windows from a Puma, not a job I want to do often. Basically the window frame is glued in with a sealant which sets to the consistency of rubber. Even though you can get a knife blade in between the panel and window frame to cut through the sealant, there is some sealant that has squashed through to the inside. You can cut this from the inside, but this stuff hangs on even if there's not much there. I made up a tool from some 32 x 3mm flat steel and bent about 25mm of the end to about 45*. This allowed me to gently lever the window frame away from the panel to break the remaining sealant.Quote:
Originally Posted by rijidij
It took approximately 1 1/2 hours to get the first window out. Fortunately the other side didn't have as much sealant on it and came out a lot easier, but still a bit of a pain.
So that was the hard part.
Fitting the new windows was a much more pleasant part of the job.......drill the holes for the rivets in the new frame (drill from inside car on older models), remove the four little tabs from near the corners of the opening in the panel, apply some new sealant (I used Sika 255), fit the new window in the panel, drill through for the rivets and rivet away.
The whole job for both sides took 4 1/2 hours, but this particular car was fitted out in the back with racks etc which made access a little restrictive. I couldn't move the interior trims out of the way due to the cargo barrier.
The only thing I would knock about the new windows is the finish could have been a little better, but only a minor issue. I presume it is powder coat.
Overall, I don't think anyone would regret fitting these. I realised this when I was refitting the interior trims etc by leaning in through the new opening with the windows up. It totally changes the access to the back of the car.
Cheers, Murray
