Broken Side Window, 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan

[DeafBrad]

Hi Everyone,

Short version... weedeater kicked up a rock which busted my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan side window (not the window in the sliding door... the one behind it.

I generally repair my vehicles, but it looked like the windows are glued into the hinges and electric window opener. Is this a windshield repair company only kind of a job, or is this something I can do myself?

Thanks for your help,

Brad

 

[kschachn]

Do you have the factory service manual for the vehicle? I replaced a similar window in a Toyota van and with the help of the manual it was pretty easy. I got everything at a glass dealer in Milwaukee. If the glass was intact you had to cut it out with a wire cutter (available at Harbor Freight) but since it was broken I just pulled the shards free after heating them carefully with a heat gun. You trimmed down the remaining adhesive, applied a primer and new adhesive and put the new glass in place. It wasn't difficult.

 

[JC1]

Have a look.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2QABguoRac


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wn9_rrz5yA

 

[DeafBrad]

Originally Posted By: JC1
Have a look.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2QABguoRac


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wn9_rrz5yA


Thanks! I am hoping to find one at one of the local junk yards here. Looks like a quick and simple job.

 

[PandaBear]

For these kind of assembly I'd totally just pull one from junkyard or ebay.

 

[Nick1994]

Any chance you have glass insurance on it?

 

[DeafBrad]

Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Any chance you have glass insurance on it?


Good question. I am looking at around $55 to do it myself. I think I will have my wife call today to see what prices we get.