How to Replace a Rear Window on a Car

If your car has a broken rear window, you need to fix it to drive safely. But replacing the rear window is a costly proposition, and that puts drivers in an uncomfortable position. Fortunately, in the course of one afternoon with a little hard work, you can remove some of the financial sting by doing the job yourself.

Instructions

Instructions

1

Slide the razor blade along the perimeter of the rear window frame. Wear safety gloves as you cut away the caulking and weatherstripping.

2

Lift out the old window from the frame using a helper so that the glass doesn't break. Be sure to dispose of the old window in a safe manner.

3

Cut away any remaining urethane from the window frame. Remove all the leftover urethane and any debris to ensure a solid mount of the new rear window.

4

Apply the urethane primer that came with the window kit and allow it to dry fully.

5

Spread a thin bead of urethane caulk along the inside of the window frame using the caulk gun. Make the bead about the width of a pinky finger. With your helper, lift the new window into place, lining up the window's edges onto the bead of caulk.

6

Allow the caulk to dry in a warm, dry place for at least 24 hours.