1999 Silverado Window Removal
 

Hey guys,
Im going to be painting a 1999 Silverado extended cab and need to remove both side extended cab windows, but cant for the life of me figure out the proper way of getting them out. From what it looks like the entire window and its "casing" must be removed together as one, but it seems like it is siliconed to the side of the truck. Is that how the factory does it?
Either way, do I need to cut the silicone to romove the window and then re- glue it in when Im done? Any help or info about this is greatly appreciated. (pic below)
Thanks,
Brian
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The rear window of my 06' Dodge Ram diesel is very similar - no exterior molding and the glass is glued directly to the body.

There is a tool designed to cut the silicone behind the window to remove it. Be very careful, or have a trusted shop do it. IIRC, the window seal is easier to get to from inside the truck with the interior panel removed.

My truck is going into the body shop on Monday to have the rear window removed, cab corners painted, new carpet and body insulation, etc.... Someone broke into my truck a year ago by busting out the rear window. The installer did a "hack" job installing a new window (scratched the paint around the window, didn't clean out the broken glass, installed the window off center in the opening). Good thing it's just a truck.... :rolleyes:

Long story short, make sure the person removing and re-installing the window knows what they're doing.......

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thanks, i thats what ive been hearing from a few people

that window is glued in and a mother to get out, with the right tool its a breeze, and yes when properly done it cut from the inside, why do you need to remove it? changing color?

yeah changing colors, any other options besides removing the entire window assembly?

That window is a pain - I made the mistake of popping the glass out of the plastic frame and then trying to put the glass back in the frame after the repaint - didnt happen. I think the glass is pressed into the frame from the factory. I think the best way is to take your time and use a windshield cutting tool or "piano wire" to get the whole assembly out. Be careful that whole assembly is pricey. To remedy my situation I ended up gluing the frame to the truck then gluing the glass to the frame - so its permanently closed - o well I never open them anyway!

Great insurance and a good brick arm.:D

As others have said, the glass is installed with a urethane adhesive, much tougher than silicone. Dries with the consistance of rubber and when these are installed from the factory sometimes very little urethane is used and sometimes too much - the more the harder to remove. The best approach like the others have said is from the inside with a special utility knife, be careful to keep the blade off the glass because you will scrape the black band the back of the glass and it won't look right. Worst case is to price the new glass and then removal of the old is much easier. Removing auto glass like this is tought to do without breaking - Hope helps some.

you will not even touch the glass on this window as the window is mounted to a hard plastic bracket that is glued to the door, and the bracket is hinged with a rubber seal so the the window can pop open

we decided to have a local glass company remove it before we paint and then reinstall it when we are done. This seems like one of those things best left to those with experience, and my friend definately doesnt have the extra money to buy new side windows right now. Thanks for all the help guys, I really appreciate it.