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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 04:23 AM
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Replacing door glass

Does anyone know if theres a service manual for replacing the windows in the doors? I've been looking everywhere and cannot find anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, its an 05 RL
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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 06:06 AM
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Does anyone know if theres a service manual for replacing the windows in the doors? I've been looking everywhere and cannot find anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, its an 05 RL
You can get a factory service manual on eBay for $100...as far as windows go it's usually not too expensive to pay for a professional to do it versus trying to get it done yourself. I've always found auto glass places to be quite reasonable in their prices.


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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 10:26 AM
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I paid for a digital version which does have a glass section but it only covers the front and back windshields. I bought two doors from the junkyard and want to change my windows because my tint was pretty expensive and plus I want it to match.
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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 10:33 AM
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That is a LOT of work from some tint.
Tinting a roll down window is much cheaper than the bigger glass.
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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 10:54 AM
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Pulling the door panels takes time, if I remember correctly the glass is bolted into the frame.
If you take your panel off its straight forward

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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 11:09 AM
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I actually got the back door windows out but it sure seems like theres an easier way that im missing
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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 11:31 AM
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If someone could confirm that the actual service manual would cover the glass in the doors, it would be really helpful. I just don't want to buy it to find out that it doesn't.
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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 11:40 AM
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sorry I cannot confirm that.
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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 11:47 AM
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here is an mdx regulator replacement, it may be helpful.

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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 12:00 PM
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Thank you very much
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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 03:15 PM
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If someone could confirm that the actual service manual would cover the glass in the doors, it would be really helpful. I just don't want to buy it to find out that it doesn't.


That help? It's why I like the hard copy over the digital version every time...you can probably use the chapter references in the digital version to find all the pages...

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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 05:03 PM
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Thats perfect, thanks so much. I really appreciate all the help from everyone
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