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  • čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
  • The second episode of Saturday Mechanic. Its larcenous inspiration? A guy with a rock and a hankering for the laptop stowed in Pop Mech associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla's F-150. A sadder, wiser Ben shows you how to:
    * Buy the right replacement glass from the junkyard.
    * Disassemble the door
    * Shimmy the new glass into place
    * Lubricate the window mechanism and track
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Komentáře • 287

  • @dashaybudda9557
    @dashaybudda9557 Před 4 měsíci +29

    Who else is because of a car thief?👇

    • @rollingisofilms6047
      @rollingisofilms6047 Před 6 dny

      I’m here because I didn’t give a homeless guy a dollar once and now he breaks my window every time I fix it 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @annacracknell4857
    @annacracknell4857 Před 7 lety +275

    I had to smash my car window after the lock broke with my baby inside the car. Following this video I (34 year old women with no mechanical experience) fitted the window myself and saved £250 in the processes. Brilliant video! Thank you!

    • @rickythomas2124
      @rickythomas2124 Před 6 lety

      An
      na Cracknell

    • @mers5499
      @mers5499 Před 6 lety +8

      Youre a good mom

    • @shehateme9955
      @shehateme9955 Před 5 lety +2

      @Nicolas Beyer underrated comment😄

    • @bbuny10
      @bbuny10 Před 5 lety +4

      I know you probably didn't but I imagined "Mommies commin!" and glass shooting at your baby. Im glad things worked out

    • @nicoleharris7717
      @nicoleharris7717 Před 5 lety

      Where did you put the window guides on the window before putting it back in the door and on the window regulator?

  • @Megutsell
    @Megutsell Před 10 lety +78

    Have to say I was quoted $245 to fix the window and after watching this and doing it myself I got the job done for $30. Not bad for a sheila!!

  • @johnmcbee8661
    @johnmcbee8661 Před rokem +7

    I watched it twice to make sure. Very well explained and you didn’t ramble on like some do. I appreciate that! I’m subscribing

  • @refereeesco1145
    @refereeesco1145 Před 2 lety +9

    Somebody just did the same thing to us tonight (broke into our truck). Looking in CZcams just this video, thanks for the time you took to teach us this process. Great video. 😁

  • @igotwisdomqb
    @igotwisdomqb Před 5 lety +3

    Great video helped me a great deal. My window was off track, didn't know about the bolts to loosen the the tracks. Worked like a charm. job took 10 minutes. Had I not seen this great video, I would have shattered the window by forcing into track. Very Thankful

  • @petergolan242
    @petergolan242 Před 8 lety +47

    This dude is so awesome. Clear concise and professional. He rocks. Fkng rock star.

  • @MrChillgoose
    @MrChillgoose Před 12 lety +201

    He makes it look so easy. But whenever I try to fix stuff it usually end up with the thing even more broken and me cursing

  • @ILoveAthiests
    @ILoveAthiests Před 9 lety +5

    I was replacing passenger side door window on my 1997 Honda Odyssey and kind of stuck as how to get it started on both side window run channel. I googled and watched your video and got the job done in half an hour. Awesome video and very good detailed instructions. Good job. Thank you very much.

    • @sebir77
      @sebir77 Před 6 lety

      Aleem Junaidi nissan

  • @spaaggetii
    @spaaggetii Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks Mate. I was having dramas trying to get the circlip of the window winder first, but then trying to put the new glass back in was an issue. I scrolled through the vid, found the part how to put it in left end first and walla! Its done. I was quoted $260 AUD, but brought one from the wreckers for $45 AUD. I prob could have got it cheaper, but its winter and can't afford the cops putting a default notice on it. Cheers and take my Thumbs up! You deserve it!

  • @giovannifiorentino8947
    @giovannifiorentino8947 Před 2 lety +7

    Reuse junkyard spare parts is great. Very useful and well done video.

  • @dennisw7350
    @dennisw7350 Před 5 lety +14

    Thanks this will help. Never seen a magnetic parts tray on its side before. Neat

  • @ChefGourmet
    @ChefGourmet Před 2 lety

    Saved me with this. The window on my Volvo V70 came off the regulator, was driving around without a shotgun window for a while lol. Thanks again 🙏

  • @gavingriffiths4985
    @gavingriffiths4985 Před 6 lety +1

    I'm doing a course on door glass for work next week.
    Thanks for the video. Hopefully it'll give me a good head start.

  • @JackHinshaw
    @JackHinshaw Před 9 lety +1

    Thank you, Nice presentation and to the point. You made it look easy.

  • @traceupdike
    @traceupdike Před 6 lety +2

    I'm only 38 seconds into this video and I already know I'm going to like it!

  • @toddsmith7699
    @toddsmith7699 Před rokem +4

    I used this as inspiration to replace a side window in my 04 Pilot that I unfortunately knocked out with a rock with a weedwhacker :( $68 for the glass, a few hours install. Thanks for the video!

  • @georgegrote7836
    @georgegrote7836 Před 8 lety +1

    perfect. just what i was looking for. Thanks guy!

  • @canava2009
    @canava2009 Před 12 lety +67

    If you have power windows it's going to be almost exactly the same just make sure you disconnect the power connector for the window switch before completely pulling the door panel to avoid damaging any wires; and you'll need to have your ignition on to manipulate the window when removing/ installing the glass.

  • @JAVTROOPER
    @JAVTROOPER Před 2 lety

    This is the best tutorial of car window... Thank you so much mister 😘😘😘

  • @skyhawk027
    @skyhawk027 Před 6 lety +1

    Hello sir.loved ur video.one question. Does this template of replacing window glass applies to all cars.or different car manufacturers have different connections and boltings/screwings. I mean does all cars have same type of such mechanism.

  • @kathleenrose5121
    @kathleenrose5121 Před 9 lety +10

    Thank you I have look all over to find out how to fix a window an your video is the only one that show me how

  • @johnidoctor9826
    @johnidoctor9826 Před 6 lety

    So educational! Thank you for your time and have a Happy new year 2018

  • @RoadandTrack
    @RoadandTrack Před 12 lety

    Great video Ben!

  • @charlenebishop2131
    @charlenebishop2131 Před 9 lety +3

    Thank you so much for this video. It was the glass installation portion that I could not figure out prior to this video. Very informative. Carry on. This is well done. Colin

  • @AchijElmer
    @AchijElmer Před 8 lety +6

    Thanks for the great video. great quality on all aspects. keep it up!

  • @jaynelife290
    @jaynelife290 Před 3 lety

    Thanks so much for the video, this is awesome and super informative.

  • @mgilleran5993
    @mgilleran5993 Před 7 lety +3

    Good video. I already knew how to replace a window but figured in the event that I hit a snag that there might be a tip that would help... Loosening the track itself will likely do the trick. Thanks a lot man.

  • @luisfuerte28
    @luisfuerte28 Před rokem

    Thanks for shearing, it was a lot of help!

  • @Antipolicestate
    @Antipolicestate Před 9 lety +1

    This is such a good video. I am surprised that I like the host, I can relate to his tired sighs after doing smell motions; case and point 5:00 . Very useful information, I'm sick of relying on expensive ass mechanics

  • @BigBrotherIsTooBig
    @BigBrotherIsTooBig Před 11 lety +3

    I just love it...someone arguing with Car and Driver...lol.

  • @alca107
    @alca107 Před 9 lety +1

    very informative, simple and to the point. thank you for sharing.

    • @moriscoley5328
      @moriscoley5328 Před 2 lety

      But he didn't say anything about the size of the socket for the bolt 😮, mentioned Philips head screw driver 🙄 twice.

  • @emili8927
    @emili8927 Před 3 lety +1

    I used this to put in a cut to size 1/4' acrylic sheet in a magnum when my car was broken into looks very official when cut to size and works much better then tape

  • @ambrescarlett2979
    @ambrescarlett2979 Před 5 lety +3

    What about electric windows? Does any of the fixing process change for a procedure like that?

  • @mario619siz
    @mario619siz Před 5 lety +11

    After watching this video turns out replacing a car window isn't as hard as I thought. I needed to replace my passenger window and quarter window and I was quoted 300 for the passenger and 900 for the quarter. I did it myself and it cost me around 200 for everything.

  • @jaunearc534
    @jaunearc534 Před 6 lety +4

    That intro was priceless :D

  • @lanceavats8881
    @lanceavats8881 Před 6 lety +1

    Tonight my truck was broken Into while I was at work. I’m about to do this job I have some experience in mechanic work and I hope this is as easy as it seems. I do have a different truck though.

  • @CyberChatBox
    @CyberChatBox Před 5 lety +2

    239 people clicked thumbs down????? What could they possibly have found wrong with this awesome video!! Great Job dude. Thanks!

    • @jacksonstrasbourg5877
      @jacksonstrasbourg5877 Před 5 lety +3

      239 people have broken into / stole from another's car

    • @flowerpt
      @flowerpt Před rokem +1

      The people who want $700 for this job.

    • @user-be9ii9ut4t
      @user-be9ii9ut4t Před 11 dny

      No make mo d El mentioned, idio t thinks all are same

  • @johnvalderama522
    @johnvalderama522 Před 3 lety

    thanks for sharing, i have the same problem broken glass need to replace it. but mine is a power window so may be a little technical procedure than an manual window.

  • @Gerberbaby922
    @Gerberbaby922 Před 12 lety

    Much better then the first episode. Personality is good!

  • @metalmaniac375
    @metalmaniac375 Před 9 lety

    so what lubricant did you use on the window... great video ... thank you...

  • @taylorb213
    @taylorb213 Před 4 lety

    Hi! I have a 95 explorer that needs a rear driver side window. Is it relatively the same process? Thanks!

  • @josephrogone8310
    @josephrogone8310 Před 7 lety

    great video! helped me replace my window.

  • @pitbullzz9046
    @pitbullzz9046 Před 7 lety

    Brilliant video. Thanks

  • @dragonlives4166
    @dragonlives4166 Před 3 lety

    Awsome video you are the only one with a video on this tyvm.. I only ask for one on power windows guessing not much diff I'll find out soon jus lil worried about electric stuff

  • @michaelcschmitt
    @michaelcschmitt Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for that great video

  • @111jkjk
    @111jkjk Před 3 lety +6

    For some vehicles, the window fit is so tight or the seals sticky and old, one way to make it easier is to generously lubricate with soapy water and a paintbrush

    • @albieoval1657
      @albieoval1657 Před 3 lety +1

      Wait, paintbrushes are a type of lubricants?

    • @wrrbo
      @wrrbo Před měsícem

      @@albieoval1657i think he meant apply the soapy water with a paintrbush

  • @josephcampo143
    @josephcampo143 Před rokem

    excellent. thanks for this excellent info.

  • @simelanem
    @simelanem Před 2 lety

    Thanks man, I just replaced mine today🙌🏾

  • @Mid-American
    @Mid-American Před 3 lety

    Thanks. Perfect help for the job.

  • @ridgevortex1101
    @ridgevortex1101 Před 5 lety

    Great vid and easy to understand

  • @Doctorj63
    @Doctorj63 Před 12 lety +1

    I did this on a 2004 BMW and it really was a piece of cake. Used panel tools and it took less than an hour.

  • @414beastmode
    @414beastmode Před 3 lety

    Great introduction👍🏽👍🏽

  • @jhunsantiago8750
    @jhunsantiago8750 Před 2 lety

    Very nice ...good job

  • @Twisted86
    @Twisted86 Před 9 lety +1

    Best intro ever.
    I wish there was a video on a 2004 jeep liberty for this....it's quite a bit harder on it :/ I only payed $15 for the glass but getting it out was a utter pita and required far more than your video did lol.

    • @mattrobey2508
      @mattrobey2508 Před 4 lety

      I'm about to try an replace one on my girlfriend's 04 liberty. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    • @Twisted86
      @Twisted86 Před 4 lety

      @@mattrobey2508 Wish I could, but honestly after almost 5 years I don't remember, some asshole nailed me about 18 months later and totaled my Jeep, I then parted it out and sold it all off. My clips/bracket were different style though and I ended up having to move some pieces off the old window to the new window in order to make it work.

  • @gunnarhaldorsen4185
    @gunnarhaldorsen4185 Před 5 lety

    So good! Thanks, mate! Probably saves me around 400 USD

  • @hooliganjvp
    @hooliganjvp Před 4 lety

    Great job ,well done.

  • @mcdeezy100088
    @mcdeezy100088 Před 10 lety

    Hey ben, what year is your truck?
    Could this work for a 2003 f150
    Thanks in advance

  • @jbr3rd
    @jbr3rd Před 2 lety +4

    I wonder if stuffing the open door cavity full with a towel or some spare/junk wrapping foam would be a worthwhile precaution in the unlikely event one did accidentally drop the glass during installation?

    • @chanamcmillan2430
      @chanamcmillan2430 Před 8 měsíci

      You know that's a great idea. I'm replacing the window on my boss's expensive Audi tomorrow, we had to wait a week for the glass, I'm actually going to do that.....thanks

  • @97gtilove
    @97gtilove Před 11 lety

    Great little vid. Appreciated!!

  • @scottsenjo7607
    @scottsenjo7607 Před 3 lety

    Excellent video.

  • @Regiaduenaz
    @Regiaduenaz Před 10 lety

    Thanks for sharing this video

  • @julianswatteridge5995
    @julianswatteridge5995 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for explaining the risks if you get it wrong

  • @noviashoup828
    @noviashoup828 Před 6 lety +1

    Someone broke into my car and now I am having to do the same thing. Really informative video.

    • @yosteramor6571
      @yosteramor6571 Před 5 lety +1

      MINES JUST BEEN BROKEN INTO MAYBE A HOUR AGO

  • @chrisst4617
    @chrisst4617 Před 4 lety +1

    Was ready to say some BS but that tip on making the"nose" and "back" of glass slide in Grove...then sliding back up the way you did Helped!!. Hmmhmm.....so, ..... Thanks 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @MrCbell57
    @MrCbell57 Před 5 lety

    How would I press down the back side of wheels that go into track? I ordered some but there is no press at my house. I drilled out the old brackets to where I can fit the new wheel END through the hole. But how would anyone ever be able to smash that end down to where it will hold? Anyone? Thanks. Great video.

  • @grasstamer1
    @grasstamer1 Před 7 lety +1

    thanks helped me a bunch

  • @judevucovich7068
    @judevucovich7068 Před 3 lety

    Is it the same with a power switch to raise the window as it is to crank the window when installing?

  • @dwaynedavis3147
    @dwaynedavis3147 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you Brother!

  • @wardocc9196
    @wardocc9196 Před 5 lety

    The window guides that are glued to the glass on mine are plastic and they are what's broke my window itself is fine. What do I use to get that epoxy and broken plastic pieces off the glass so I can install new ones?

  • @illthoughts
    @illthoughts Před 6 měsíci

    If my window is spiderwebbed and falling out pretty much. Do i have to break it all the way out before i do all this?

  • @janicedent2367
    @janicedent2367 Před 6 lety

    I had someone throw a brick through the drivers door window in my 1998 E350 1 ton, the glass bracket was put on with rivets so I spent almost 2 hours trying to drill out the rivets . I am having a problem getting the new glass in the window track,(not the regulator track but the actual window opening track) can get it into the back but not the front, the glass is quite curved, any tips on what to do.......ty

  • @clayhotriot2207
    @clayhotriot2207 Před 12 lety +1

    Is it much Harder for cars with Power Windows... By the way love your show Ben.

  • @Sparklingeye808
    @Sparklingeye808 Před 11 lety

    It looks like you fit the window in skinny part first and then just shifted it around. So the key is loosening the track. Is this the same for the rear passenger side window? Please post ASAP. Doing this today!

  • @nicoleharris7717
    @nicoleharris7717 Před 5 lety +2

    Where exactly do you put the window guides on the glass prior to putting in on the window regulator?
    Will be waiting for Answer 05/09/2019 at 6:08pm EST

    • @asepha17
      @asepha17 Před 4 lety

      Wtf why did you timestamp this?

  • @ayekarma9172
    @ayekarma9172 Před 6 lety

    will this work with all cars or just that kind of truck

  • @Tytanium
    @Tytanium Před 8 lety

    Sorry to hear that this happened to you but the way you described the situation was quite funny about trading a rock for your computer lol

  • @TheeAssViolator
    @TheeAssViolator Před 9 lety

    Your awesome dude !

  • @DJSummerDM1
    @DJSummerDM1 Před 10 lety

    geat vid.... thanks for the help !!!

  • @hondagoal
    @hondagoal Před 8 lety +2

    Thanks for this post. Great job.

  • @gamesturbator
    @gamesturbator Před 5 lety

    6:35 My problem is that I need to reinstall the wheels mounted on the X that moves thru the sliding rail. I don't know how to angle it.

  • @mcclonen77
    @mcclonen77 Před 3 lety

    this isn't the model of vehicle i need to change the window on(kia soul) but this video is handy for the basic mechanics of replacing a window in smoothly

  • @russantkowiak4205
    @russantkowiak4205 Před 9 lety +2

    Hi, Ben--Same thing happened to my wife's 2005 Odyssey. We have glass insurance, only the guy they sent out didn't bother to clean the glass off of the latch assembly. When glass bits tumbled into the latch, it got jammed in the locked position. Then actuator hammered itself to death every time she pressed the lock / unlock button on her key ring. Doing the trim removal etc, was next to impossible with the door shut, and when I finally took it to a dealer, fixing the latch and actuator cost over 700.00! The glass person's response....well the new window works fine, so I'm out of here.

    • @moriscoley5328
      @moriscoley5328 Před 2 lety

      Wow, shows what kind of "reponsonable" workers people are hiring in 😳. Millionals

  • @zanecrocker9091
    @zanecrocker9091 Před 5 lety +1

    Can i replace it with plexi glass?

  • @adropofmyblood
    @adropofmyblood Před 7 lety +4

    Hey bud THAAAAANK you for the vid. Same situation here, except the person that broke my window was a pos a**hole, not your average a hole. lol, sigh. Oh well life goes on. Thanks again for the vid.

  • @krib8788
    @krib8788 Před 8 lety

    My window does not have bolts like that holding it in. It has a rivet and 3 bent out pieces of thick metal holding it in. How do I get these out?

  • @dennisb7930
    @dennisb7930 Před 2 lety

    HELP I just bought passenger door glass at amazon for my 2000 GMC sierra 1500 pick up the bottom of the glass is not flat or level front to back I'm not sure if this is the correct glass or not been driving with no glass for two weeks to work back n forth how can I find out if this is the correct glass or not?

  • @theplinkerslodge6361
    @theplinkerslodge6361 Před 2 lety

    GREAT video. Trying to replace an Expedition window and this showed me the second half of the job - actually getting the window inserted. Thanks for the share.

  • @katwright9744
    @katwright9744 Před 8 lety

    Bought a great truck, 1996 F250 but need a wing window..Found one but can't figure out how to get them out

  • @socaliguy81
    @socaliguy81 Před 4 lety

    PLEASE do a video like this for 2013-2018 Ford Fusion rear door glass.

  • @jamestrads497
    @jamestrads497 Před 2 lety

    Can I use the two old window holder ?

  • @hellotheir7479
    @hellotheir7479 Před 4 lety

    Thanks brother 👍

  • @MrMuffanga
    @MrMuffanga Před 10 lety

    Can anyone tell or send me a link on how to remove the rear door window on a 2000 dodge durango. I cant find any videos on how to do so

  • @pikkon38
    @pikkon38 Před 12 lety

    Yes i agree with iambetterthanyoufool (interesting name). Is this the same general process for a power window?

  • @joehentalack2443
    @joehentalack2443 Před 6 lety

    Thx,I will do the same to my Opel Vivaro van right window,first time for me so took some stress off me doing it....!!!!!....Found a window for 50 euros at the junk yard, instead of 187 without garage labor!!!!!

  • @2004YukonXLGuy
    @2004YukonXLGuy Před 12 lety

    Can't tell if Ben makes this look easy or if its actually that easy

  • @raytimberlodge8014
    @raytimberlodge8014 Před 2 lety

    Mine has electric windows, will that make installation more difficult?

  • @pitafatai8367
    @pitafatai8367 Před 7 lety

    Great Job. for people know nothing about mechanic we appreciate this video.

  • @sethlaflash3784
    @sethlaflash3784 Před 10 měsíci

    What do you if the window won’t roll down? Had my window smashed and took the broken glass out but now the clasp won’t go down to fasten new glass in

  • @nickfranke3069
    @nickfranke3069 Před 3 lety +1

    First 5 seconds in...I'ma watch the whole thing