Hi, just wanted to get somes tips on reinstalling the windsreen on 1200 ute. I have a new rubber seal.

Do you need any special tools?

Do you need any kind of special sealant?

Any other tips that could be helpful.

Thanks, I know I can get it done for not too much money but would like to give it a try myself.

Geoff

* No sealant.
* Reuse the old rubber, it will work better. If you must use the new rubber, put it in a metal garbage pail with a light bulb to get the rubber warm and soft.
* fit rubber to frame
* fit a thin cord into the rubber
* place glass into one lower corner
* gently get glass into the rubber all along the bottom
* Pull the cord to move the lip back, keep getting the glass in

Last time I tried this I broke the glass. Best wishes.

"Last time I tried this I broke the glass. Best wishes."

Thanks Mod, that helps me too.
Question, was your screen laminated that you broke?

Yes, laminated. Maybe someone else has more tips for us...

Thanks for the advice, will still give it a try, I suppose the trick will be not to get it in a position where there is to much flexing going on.

Geoff

Hi fellas, use a strong thin nylon rope. It will work the smoothest around the edges. And a spray bottle with some soapy water. I did mine a few months ago, front and back. The nylon rope is fitted to the rubber grove first, bring the two tail ends of the rope to finish at the bottom of the windscreen and definatley heat up the rubber. i used a blow dryer when the rubber was fitted to the windscreen. it will be tight but i can only recommend if its to tight pull it out and start again. With one person inside the cab slowly pulling the nylon rope and the other person supporting from the outside. They are to follow you around as you pull the rope pushing down on the windows edge. If you feel to much friction on the rubber spray some water and keep going. No broken windscreens as of yet!! Hope i dont ginx myself Goodluck