Replacement of glass, power window and removal of the front door of a Gazelle car

Removing the power window

Remove the door upholstery (see the article - Removing the door upholstery).

We lower the glass to the middle position and with the “10” head we unscrew the two bolts securing the glass to the power window link.

Raise the glass to the top position and fix it (for example, with adhesive tape).

Using the “10” key, we unscrew the three bolts securing the window regulator gear

We turn off the nuts of the upper fastening of the power window

We turn off the nuts of the lower mounting of the power window.

Disconnect the inner handle rod from the lock (see Removing the front door lock). We take out the power window from the door.

Install the power window in reverse order, lubricating the cables, roller axles and gearbox gears with any grease

Replacing front door glass

Raise the glass to the top position.

Remove the door upholstery.

Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screw securing the guide groove (at the end of the door).

Remove the groove from the door.

We lower the glass to the middle position and with the “10” head (holding the glass with your hand) unscrew the two bolts securing the glass to the power window link.

Lower the glass down (inside the door).

Remove the rubber glass seal.

Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screw of the upper rack mount

Using a “10” head with an extension, unscrew the bolt of the lower rack mount

Tilting the fixed glass together with the stand

Remove the glass with the seal.

We lower the rack inside the door and bring it out through the opening

Remove the sliding glass from the door, bringing it out from the outside of the glass frame

Install the glass in reverse order.

For convenience, remove the cover of the outside rear-view mirror.

Removing the front door

The door can be removed assembled or disassembled.

Remove the outside rearview mirror, door trim, lock, power window and both windows

Using thin pliers, we unpin the door stop roller.

Remove the roller.

With a “10” head, we unscrew the two bolts securing the limiter.

Remove the limiter from the inner cavity of the door

Using a key or a “12” head, we unscrew the four hinge bolts

Remove the door

We install the door in the reverse order, lubricating the parts of the limiter and the hinge with any grease.