How to Replace a Window on a 1998 Nissan Sentra

A broken or damaged window poses both an esthetic and safety problem. If the window of your 1998 Nissan Sentra has been damaged, you should replace it as soon as possible. Paying a professional or a dealership to do the work can be both costly and time consuming. You can replace the window yourself. First purchase a replacement window from an auto-supply store or a Nissan dealership, then set about the task.

Instructions

1

Remove any loose or broken glass. Roll what's left of the window down. Disengage the clips that secure the power window and locks. Remove the screws that secure the arm rest using a screwdriver.

2

Pry and pull the panel loose from the door, using a putty knife. Pull the plastic clips from around the panel until the panel is completely off. Place the panel aside.

3

Pull the plastic clips from the door with pliers. Be careful not to cut or damage the clips. Carefully peel back the plastic film on the door. Pull the weather strip from the bottom of the window.

4

Clean any broken glass out of the door with a vacuum.

5

Remove the two bolts that hold the glass run channel with a socket wrench. Move the run channel forward. Disconnect the glass channel from the regulator arm and remove any remaining glass.

6

Slide the new glass down the door channel. Set the glass within the run channel.

7

Fasten the nuts of the glass channel to the regulator arm and install the two bolts in the channel.

8

Replace the weather strip. Test the window. It should go up and down smoothly.

9

Adjust the front channel position by loosening the bolts of the window tracks until the window moves properly. Tighten all the bolts and nuts to secure the window.

10

Replace and secure the plastic door film, trim panel and all of the switches you first removed.