1999 Silverado Window Removal

[70TWO NOVA]

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

[tjbruning]

Originally Posted by 70TWO NOVA

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

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....

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

[70TWO NOVA]

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

[68protouring454]

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?

[70TWO NOVA]

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

[64BeachBum]

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!