You can always tell when someone has years of experience at their craft. Major respect to the old timers like yourself who spread their knowledge. I wouldn't have thought the beauty ring came out after the glass. 👍🙂
Perfect how to video. Everything happened exactly as explained with the exception of the window lifting out easily. I had to work mine a little because the old seal material was holding it in in spots. Also, I found it easier just to take my headliner completely out so I wasn't fighting it. That was easy enough, and added only 5 minutes to the job. Thank you for taking the time to post this!
Can’t thank you enough for this, I have the exact same leak in my ‘01 Supercrew and had tried almost every solution. Had no idea I could replace the seals this easily.
Great video, very helpful! The seat belt nuts on my '03 are 15mm. I have a Supercrew and the inside plastic is a little different but it's similar, 9mm worked better for me than 11/32 on the window nuts, 11/32 was too tight of a fit. Also had rust holes around some of the screw holes I had to repair before re-installing the window/ring.
Good video showing how using the correct tools helps to pull the panels off without breaking the plastic tabs. Also, @ 9:30 good reflection of the right way to record, with your phone on a small tripos in the corner of the bed. Thanks for the video.
This is an EXCELLENT video! I followed it to the T for fixing my 2001 F150 4x4. Thank you for your help I honestly could not have done it with out breaking something if not for your assistance. Love RUclips!
Watched a couple videos on this topic, those sliding glass windows were natorious for developing cracks in the frame and they leaked no matter how good a butyl seal you have. They do have aftermarket windows that cured the issue, as Ford screwed up in the original design... nothing unusual there, they more likely wanted it to leak. Just figured I'd mention that since you didn't.
Watched several videos on this and this one was the best. Going to use 3M Window Weld instead of the tape. Hopefully it's the right move! Also on an '01 Supercrew.
Thanks for the video, definitely the best I found. Also, that foam-core butyl tape is getting pretty hard to find. I found some on amazon but it was a third party seller that took almost 2 weeks to arrive - don't expect to find any with prime shipping. Couldn't find any listed in the product pages of any of the major auto parts stores.
Thanks! My '03's leaking too guess this is a problem with these year models. I considered taking the slider out & having a solid rear window installed as the slider works intermittently, but I think it may be the control switch. I'll try this before spending for a new window & can check out the slider while I have it apart. :)
i had to do mine as well but i ended up using 7/64 vacuum tubing with some weatherstrip adhesive for the seal around the beauty ring. My trim is a little different and has a channel in it like the rear window does, i just didnt want dirt and debris to stick to it because of how tacky that stuff is.
My 2001 XLT was a little different. The biggest difference is that there are more of those frustrating expanding clips that have to get pinched with needle-nose pliers. I found that pinching them with the pliers and then pressing on the end with a flat screw driver helped to get them through the holes.
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I have a leaking window on a 98. I resealed the window and still have a leak. Thanks to your video, I now see that the beauty ring is probably what’s leaking. Unfortunately, I used some super sticky 3M sealer on the window and it is going to be a bear to remove the back window this time.
David Green Probably any 3M sealer (especially if it’s a urethane-based sealer) will have firmed up pretty well after 24 hours or so, it may not be the mess you think it’s going to be. But the M-seal is definitely the OEM factory sealer for this application- because it’s actually the nuts that hold the glass in, not the sealer. Thx for sharing the experience.
the window guy who fixed my rear 3rd brake light leak, said the beauty ring is just appearance molding - nothing to do with weather stripping or preventing leaks. On the inside of the brake light he applied a 1/2" frame of weather foam and put a bead of rtv (or was it silicone?) on the inside of brake light. So far - no leaks...only thing...to change a light bulb - I'm going to have to scrape that silicone crap off.
Yes he is right, the beauty ring is just a cosmetic part. However, just because it's purpose is not to prevent leaks doesn't mean it can't be a source of leaks, if you watch this video you will see what I mean.
The through holes allowing the studs to go through the frame can and do leak if not sealed. Foam tape will leak. It is a sponge with stickum on 2 sides. Urethane or high quality RTV.
All hail the King! :-) Your video is the best and I should also call you the professor! :-) quick question if I pay someone to do this for me how much can I expect to pay? If you're near Virginia maybe I can get you to do it? :-) thanks for an awesome video!
Although I don’t see prices (I work out in the shop), your local glass company will probably charge you between $150 and $250. I’m curious myself what it would cost.
Please notice @5:54 the process of re-packing the studs of the beauty ring. Unfortunately, the rear glass has to come out to access the beauty ring. If there are no rust issues, the process shown in this video should eliminate the leak. Again, the process is outlined in the first 20 seconds of the video. Good luck, I hope it works!
It just rained here and my 02 SuperCrew is soaked.... the rear carpet is soaked and I can see that it leaked in from the rear windshield. My question to you is, my front windshield had tons of condensation but everything up front was dry as far as the carpet area. Could the rear windshield leak have caused that much condensation that it reached the front windshield? Or do I have a leak at the windshield too? Thank you.
eldigitom thanks a lot man. I was in the hospital for 11 days when this happened and my wife told me about it when I got out... have you ever came across these same trucks that have water leaks from the front windshield?
Kris Ram Any vehicle can develop a windshield leak with age, they are easy to check though by just holding a water hose along the edge of the windshield slowly going up along the outside edges of the glass and then up across the top. Good luck though and thanks for your good comment!
Hello i know this is an older video, but to those who have tried this, is it possible to break the glass by over tightening the nuts towards the end of the video?
No, just the top and sides. This was optional and looking back on it I believe it was overkill because the urethane ribbon around the studs should be everything that’s needed to keep water out. I wouldn’t recommend that step if I was doing it again.
Yes, I’m pretty sure that in order to obtain access to that rear cab section the seat would need to be removed. On some of those older F-150s the hold-down bolts for the seat are [incredibly] rusted. Good luck with the project✌🏻
i am just about to replace my beauty ring and i kept thinking, how does it come out without removing the glass. after this video i said ".... oh" better roll up those sleeves and unwrap a roll of butyl tape
Most (all?) body shops sublet their glass work to a local auto glass company. 'If' there is a body shop you trust, you could start there. Or, try calling a local auto glass shop and hopefully circumvent the bodyshop all together (since this is an entirely glass company process). You would just call them and get a quote on how much $ to cut out, and reseal the rear slider. Good luck✌
@@brandon1349I did the process myself in my driveway. Now I didn’t have a leaky window or anything, but after buying a neighbors 99 F150, I just couldn’t abide the eyesore of a missing chunk of the beauty ring on the bottom driver side curve. So, I removed the beauty ring and rear window in about an hour, cleaned the window of the old rubber sealant in about 40 minutes, and cleaned the body of the sealant remnants in about 25 minutes. That’s as far as I got before the heat drove me inside and I’ll be headed out in the morning to finish the reinstall for the replacement beauty ring and putting the rear window back in. Overall, the removal process was exactly as shown in the video and I don’t expect any complications in the reinstall as it appears equally straightforward. TLDR: I’d recommend attempting this yourself if you have the basic tools and general handiwork inclination before spending a lot more money at a shop to do relatively basic work.
I believe both types of tape sealer shown in the video are available on Amazon. Also, you could check with your local automotive glass company. While you’re at it, it might be worthwhile to ask them for a price for them to do the job, it may be money ahead for them to do that for you. May be a couple hundred dollars?
8mm foam core butyl tape can be ordered from Amazon for about $14/roll, or local body shop or automotive paint supply stores, OR automotive glass shop. ‘M-seal’ is just a name brand.
0:09 unfortunately the glass must come out first. There is a quarter inch flange on the inside of the beauty ring which lays underneath the glass and will prevent it from coming out (at least this is true on the 2001 model which is shown in the video). Good luck papa✌️
Wow! That is stunning and ridiculous, I’m sorry to hear that. Chances are, you just called the wrong place. I cannot imagine a glass shop being that uflexible.
My brother (who lives in another state) recently called a glass shop about installing a windshield in his Ford flex. The price they quoted was $1400, I checked with our shops glass company and they said it would be about $400 including the seals. There are varying levels of hustle in these glass companies. Maybe you could get a referral from a friend that’s had some glass work done?
@@eldigitom9680 I got mine all apart tonight, and found that several of the points where fasteners attach to the beauty ring are broken. I can probably rig something, but would also consider buying a ring so I'm not dealing with 20 year old plastic. Any idea where I can find one? It doesn't look like most parts outlets carry them.
@@eldigitom9680 Not yet. My experiences with them haven't been overly positive. I'm afraid I'd end up with a grill from a '78 Fairmont. I've been able to cobble things back together with some wooden shims and a filler made from super glue and baking soda. The filler works great -- it's sandable, waterproof, and sets up in just a few seconds. I learned about it from a guy who makes his own fishing tackle.
The foam core tape is much more compressible and forms to make a better seal, it’s not really a glue tape like the butyl is. Foam core far as I know is always used under a bolted in glass as more of a gasket type seal. Good luck sir.
If it didn’t leak before you installed the LED, try putting the old light back in. If it doesn’t leak with the old light the LED must have a defective housing. You can try finding the leak specifically by running a water hose at a fairly low speed starting at the sides and working your way slowly around the top. That will show you exactly what is causing the leak.
I really don't know what to do now. It's a 2001 with 42k miles on it. Been paid for for years. Not sure if a body shop can fix it without charging me a.fortune. :(
@@gregorylose8835 no, I would highly recommend you contact an auto glass shop. Those are the guys that gave me the instructions that I followed. A body shop would probably just sublet it to a glass company. Judging by the value of your truck, I think it would be well worth it, and probably won’t cost as much as you think. good luck friend.
@@eldigitom9680 yes they are 11/32, I actually have 4 nuts, I did not include the other 2 because those belong to the upper Beauty ring by the headliner (but a piece broke off and I am unable to screw them on till I order a new piece for it) so I have these 2 random nuts???/
I believe they might go behind pieces of the trim in the cab, but I don't have a clue where that could possibly be? I tried looking up diagrams on different websites but no luck.
Do you mean without pulling the glass? You could try that. Before I did the repair I ran duct tape around the top edge and sides and it totally stopped the leaking, so caulking it around the outside edge might work. Try it!
@@eldigitom9680 Yes, you can get replacement slider windows. I have one I need to install in my 2001 F150. Looks like I need to remove the rear seat back. Thanks.
There all small stuff if it was a chevy engine would have been blown and honestly I’ve worked on chevys that are 2000-2003 ish and they have way more problems
You can always tell when someone has years of experience at their craft. Major respect to the old timers like yourself who spread their knowledge. I wouldn't have thought the beauty ring came out after the glass. 👍🙂
Hey thanks, I hope it was useful!✌️
Perfect how to video. Everything happened exactly as explained with the exception of the window lifting out easily. I had to work mine a little because the old seal material was holding it in in spots. Also, I found it easier just to take my headliner completely out so I wasn't fighting it. That was easy enough, and added only 5 minutes to the job. Thank you for taking the time to post this!
Fantastic, Way to go!
Can’t thank you enough for this, I have the exact same leak in my ‘01 Supercrew and had tried almost every solution. Had no idea I could replace the seals this easily.
I'm glad it was useful, thx for watching and commenting!
Great video, very helpful! The seat belt nuts on my '03 are 15mm. I have a Supercrew and the inside plastic is a little different but it's similar, 9mm worked better for me than 11/32 on the window nuts, 11/32 was too tight of a fit. Also had rust holes around some of the screw holes I had to repair before re-installing the window/ring.
Looks fun. I’m painting the roof and should take off that beauty ring.
Thank you sir for this fantastic instructional video on how to do this repair. Now I can tackle this issue on my 2000 f150.
Good video showing how using the correct tools helps to pull the panels off without breaking the plastic tabs. Also, @ 9:30 good reflection of the right way to record, with your phone on a small tripos in the corner of the bed. Thanks for the video.
This is a fantastic video! You explain everything very clearly and thoroughly. Very easy to follow.
Out of the 3 I watched, yours is the best.
Great, thx!
Wow -- that's an understatement. This is a GREAT video. Simple, concise, clear. Very nice work.
Great video. Super clear and to the point. Very helpful. Thank you!
This video was a godsend. Thank you Sir. I followed your steps to letter and it paid off. Window and beauty ring is back in. No leaks!!!
Thanks again
Fantastic!
When I look for videos to wrench on my f150. Now I know where to go. Your channel. Very in formative.
Great presentation. A solid 10.👍
This is an EXCELLENT video! I followed it to the T for fixing my 2001 F150 4x4. Thank you for your help I honestly could not have done it with out breaking something if not for your assistance. Love RUclips!
Out standing video sir ! Just have to wait for the rain to stop and shop vac the water out of my 03. Thanks !!!
The part about the retaining clips on the inside holding the beauty ring on is the info i needed, thank you.
Watched a couple videos on this topic, those sliding glass windows were natorious for developing cracks in the frame and they leaked no matter how good a butyl seal you have. They do have aftermarket windows that cured the issue, as Ford screwed up in the original design... nothing unusual there, they more likely wanted it to leak. Just figured I'd mention that since you didn't.
Watched several videos on this and this one was the best. Going to use 3M Window Weld instead of the tape. Hopefully it's the right move! Also on an '01 Supercrew.
I would encourage you to go with the m-seal (it's factory OEM on bolt in glass) but it's your call. Good luck, and thx for your ideas and comment.
Much gratitude my man. Appreciate you making such a great "how to"
Sir, this is a great video, the best I’ve seen so far, straight to the point in how to install
Thx!
this is a perfect video thank you very much
Thanks for the video, definitely the best I found. Also, that foam-core butyl tape is getting pretty hard to find. I found some on amazon but it was a third party seller that took almost 2 weeks to arrive - don't expect to find any with prime shipping. Couldn't find any listed in the product pages of any of the major auto parts stores.
Well done- clear, comprehensive and good narration. Thanks.
hans granheim thx, I try to be concise
BEST VIDEO I EVER SAW. THANKS A MIL. VERY CLEAR AND HELPFUL.
You explained it the best and showed everything you need thanks man .
Thanks! My '03's leaking too guess this is a problem with these year models. I considered taking the slider out & having a solid rear window installed as the slider works intermittently, but I think it may be the control switch. I'll try this before spending for a new window & can check out the slider while I have it apart. :)
Yes it's more than likely the switch, mine works intermittently on my '03. Some of my window switches are bad too.
i had to do mine as well but i ended up using 7/64 vacuum tubing with some weatherstrip adhesive for the seal around the beauty ring. My trim is a little different and has a channel in it like the rear window does, i just didnt want dirt and debris to stick to it because of how tacky that stuff is.
Awesome explanation and I thank you for making the video!
I appreciate this mans patience.
Awesome video for my application. Thank you!
Thx for watching, it's great that it was helpful to you!
eldigitom Can’t wait to get our truck fixed. Just waiting for sealer to arrive. Thanks again.
My 2001 XLT was a little different. The biggest difference is that there are more of those frustrating expanding clips that have to get pinched with needle-nose pliers. I found that pinching them with the pliers and then pressing on the end with a flat screw driver helped to get them through the holes.
i wonder if there is a special push tool for those annoying clips
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nice to follow and a clean job
Great best youtube video I've seen very good description & camera work -many thanks - Mick
Thank you very much!
Fantastic video. My beauty ring has a crack in it .
I have a leaking window on a 98. I resealed the window and still have a leak. Thanks to your video, I now see that the beauty ring is probably what’s leaking. Unfortunately, I used some super sticky 3M sealer on the window and it is going to be a bear to remove the back window this time.
David Green Probably any 3M sealer (especially if it’s a urethane-based sealer) will have firmed up pretty well after 24 hours or so, it may not be the mess you think it’s going to be. But the M-seal is definitely the OEM factory sealer for this application- because it’s actually the nuts that hold the glass in, not the sealer.
Thx for sharing the experience.
Thank you for the video sir .
the window guy who fixed my rear 3rd brake light leak, said the beauty ring is just appearance molding - nothing to do with weather stripping or preventing leaks. On the inside of the brake light he applied a 1/2" frame of weather foam and put a bead of rtv (or was it silicone?) on the inside of brake light. So far - no leaks...only thing...to change a light bulb - I'm going to have to scrape that silicone crap off.
Yes he is right, the beauty ring is just a cosmetic part. However, just because it's purpose is not to prevent leaks doesn't mean it can't be a source of leaks, if you watch this video you will see what I mean.
The through holes allowing the studs to go through the frame can and do leak if not sealed. Foam tape will leak. It is a sponge with stickum on 2 sides. Urethane or high quality RTV.
Nice, thank you now now I will fix mine!!
It'll be a hoot, good luck!
You’re the best thank you so much
I got mine fixed today but the guy didn’t take off the beauty ring he said that wasn’t necessary so I hope it works fine
Did it work?
@@justinbair9950 yes it worked he just took off the glass
Thanks for the video!!
Great video! Now to fix the wife's leaky rear window...
Good luck, I’m pulling for you!
11/32 or 9mm works for the nuts that hold the rear window in. Technically they are metric 9mm
9mm worked better for me, it's just a little bit bigger... :)
It's not the beauty ring it's all the urethane stripping I had the same problem
All hail the King! :-) Your video is the best and I should also call you the professor! :-) quick question if I pay someone to do this for me how much can I expect to pay? If you're near Virginia maybe I can get you to do it? :-) thanks for an awesome video!
Although I don’t see prices (I work out in the shop), your local glass company will probably charge you between $150 and $250. I’m curious myself what it would cost.
@@eldigitom9680 thank you so much, happy holidays and stay healthy!
Promise me you just got to take the back window out completely and clean it and put a new seal in there and it will work
Please notice @5:54 the process of re-packing the studs of the beauty ring. Unfortunately, the rear glass has to come out to access the beauty ring. If there are no rust issues, the process shown in this video should eliminate the leak.
Again, the process is outlined in the first 20 seconds of the video. Good luck, I hope it works!
It just rained here and my 02 SuperCrew is soaked.... the rear carpet is soaked and I can see that it leaked in from the rear windshield. My question to you is, my front windshield had tons of condensation but everything up front was dry as far as the carpet area. Could the rear windshield leak have caused that much condensation that it reached the front windshield? Or do I have a leak at the windshield too? Thank you.
Yes sir, if your carpet is wet and the windows are up it will try to evaporate and will form condensation in the cab.
eldigitom thanks a lot man. I was in the hospital for 11 days when this happened and my wife told me about it when I got out... have you ever came across these same trucks that have water leaks from the front windshield?
Kris Ram Any vehicle can develop a windshield leak with age, they are easy to check though by just holding a water hose along the edge of the windshield slowly going up along the outside edges of the glass and then up across the top. Good luck though and thanks for your good comment!
eldigitom thanks again brother. I’ll subscribe to your channel!
Thanks
Thank you!
Hello i know this is an older video, but to those who have tried this, is it possible to break the glass by over tightening the nuts towards the end of the video?
@@mfwic96 no, I think one of the studs would probably break or twist out before the glass would break.
Why use the butyl around the beauty ring.Just replace the rubber gasket that is around the perimeter of it.
There was no beauty ring gasket on this model (2001), I added the ribbon around the edge as overkill.
What size are the seat belt harness nuts please? I have a 2002 F150 supercrew. Dont have tools so I'm inventorying what I need now.
My 1999 uses Torx 50
So did you apply the 3m tape all the way around the beauty ring not sure if you leave the bottom corners alone or not thank you
No, just the top and sides. This was optional and looking back on it I believe it was overkill because the urethane ribbon around the studs should be everything that’s needed to keep water out. I wouldn’t recommend that step if I was doing it again.
Sounds good and makes sense too appreciate the info thanks
What if I’ve got a bench seat in the back? I have to remove the rear seat to get to the panel right?
Yes, I’m pretty sure that in order to obtain access to that rear cab section the seat would need to be removed. On some of those older F-150s the hold-down bolts for the seat are [incredibly] rusted. Good luck with the project✌🏻
i am just about to replace my beauty ring and i kept thinking, how does it come out without removing the glass.
after this video i said ".... oh"
better roll up those sleeves and unwrap a roll of butyl tape
Yeh, Good luck!
Anyone know where I should go to get this work done? I’m in winter haven, fl. Thanks
Most (all?) body shops sublet their glass work to a local auto glass company. 'If' there is a body shop you trust, you could start there. Or, try calling a local auto glass shop and hopefully circumvent the bodyshop all together (since this is an entirely glass company process).
You would just call them and get a quote on how much $ to cut out, and reseal the rear slider. Good luck✌
@@eldigitom9680 hey, okay I’ll do that. thank you for the information and help
@@brandon1349I did the process myself in my driveway. Now I didn’t have a leaky window or anything, but after buying a neighbors 99 F150, I just couldn’t abide the eyesore of a missing chunk of the beauty ring on the bottom driver side curve.
So, I removed the beauty ring and rear window in about an hour, cleaned the window of the old rubber sealant in about 40 minutes, and cleaned the body of the sealant remnants in about 25 minutes. That’s as far as I got before the heat drove me inside and I’ll be headed out in the morning to finish the reinstall for the replacement beauty ring and putting the rear window back in.
Overall, the removal process was exactly as shown in the video and I don’t expect any complications in the reinstall as it appears equally straightforward.
TLDR: I’d recommend attempting this yourself if you have the basic tools and general handiwork inclination before spending a lot more money at a shop to do relatively basic work.
Hey I have a 2000 f150 xlt and mine is doing the same thing but I can't find any weatherstrip for it online any suggestions?
I believe both types of tape sealer shown in the video are available on Amazon. Also, you could check with your local automotive glass company. While you’re at it, it might be worthwhile to ask them for a price for them to do the job, it may be money ahead for them to do that for you. May be a couple hundred dollars?
Where to get M-seal?
8mm foam core butyl tape can be ordered from Amazon for about $14/roll, or local body shop or automotive paint supply stores, OR automotive glass shop. ‘M-seal’ is just a name brand.
Am I able to remove the Beauty ring without removing the back glass?
0:09 unfortunately the glass must come out first. There is a quarter inch flange on the inside of the beauty ring which lays underneath the glass and will prevent it from coming out (at least this is true on the 2001 model which is shown in the video). Good luck papa✌️
@@eldigitom9680 mine is an 02 but i imagine there’s nothing different, thank you sir!
I called an auto glass place today about having this done. They won't do the work unless you buy new glass. $560 to fix the seal. Yeah... not today.
Wow! That is stunning and ridiculous, I’m sorry to hear that. Chances are, you just called the wrong place. I cannot imagine a glass shop being that uflexible.
My brother (who lives in another state) recently called a glass shop about installing a windshield in his Ford flex. The price they quoted was $1400, I checked with our shops glass company and they said it would be about $400 including the seals. There are varying levels of hustle in these glass companies. Maybe you could get a referral from a friend that’s had some glass work done?
@@eldigitom9680 I got mine all apart tonight, and found that several of the points where fasteners attach to the beauty ring are broken. I can probably rig something, but would also consider buying a ring so I'm not dealing with 20 year old plastic. Any idea where I can find one? It doesn't look like most parts outlets carry them.
@@evanwindom3265 Have you tried the Ford dealer?
@@eldigitom9680 Not yet. My experiences with them haven't been overly positive. I'm afraid I'd end up with a grill from a '78 Fairmont. I've been able to cobble things back together with some wooden shims and a filler made from super glue and baking soda. The filler works great -- it's sandable, waterproof, and sets up in just a few seconds. I learned about it from a guy who makes his own fishing tackle.
Why didn't you use the Butyl on the beauty ring??
The foam core tape is much more compressible and forms to make a better seal, it’s not really a glue tape like the butyl is. Foam core far as I know is always used under a bolted in glass as more of a gasket type seal. Good luck sir.
@@eldigitom9680 Thanks! Just got mine back in.
@@ManikMekanik Fantastic!
hm, mating surface; alll riight!
can someone help me I installed a led brake light but after I installed it it still leaks then after isilliconed it it still leaks help pls
If it didn’t leak before you installed the LED, try putting the old light back in. If it doesn’t leak with the old light the LED must have a defective housing. You can try finding the leak specifically by running a water hose at a fairly low speed starting at the sides and working your way slowly around the top. That will show you exactly what is causing the leak.
Once again you tube makes everything look easy. Mine.leaks more than it did
bummer
I really don't know what to do now. It's a 2001 with 42k miles on it. Been paid for for years. Not sure if a body shop can fix it without charging me a.fortune. :(
@@gregorylose8835 no, I would highly recommend you contact an auto glass shop. Those are the guys that gave me the instructions that I followed. A body shop would probably just sublet it to a glass company. Judging by the value of your truck, I think it would be well worth it, and probably won’t cost as much as you think. good luck friend.
I found a local salvage yard that has the same truck. I'm going to get one tomorrow.
Was able to get the beauty ring and back glass from salvage yard. Installed them and so far so good. NO LEAKS! Thanks for the video.
did this but now have 2 nuts that I have left over and its a mystery to me where they go???
Are they 11/32” nuts? They probably attach the upper beauty ring above the headliner where they’re not visible.
@@eldigitom9680 yes they are 11/32, I actually have 4 nuts, I did not include the other 2 because those belong to the upper Beauty ring by the headliner (but a piece broke off and I am unable to screw them on till I order a new piece for it) so I have these 2 random nuts???/
I believe they might go behind pieces of the trim in the cab, but I don't have a clue where that could possibly be? I tried looking up diagrams on different websites but no luck.
@@felixlopez1754 there are 2 nuts at each cab corner at the end of the glass in recessed holes (@ 3:50).
@@eldigitom9680 I'll take another look and see if anything is missing hopefully find the culprit
Could I just calk it? With 100% silicone?
Do you mean without pulling the glass? You could try that. Before I did the repair I ran duct tape around the top edge and sides and it totally stopped the leaking, so caulking it around the outside edge might work. Try it!
David De La Cruz did it work bro ? im debating if i should caulk it or go ahead and do this guys process which seems great lmk thanks
You didn't show rear seat removal!
It’s not required to remove the seats to do this, thank goodness.
@@eldigitom9680 Do you have to remove the rear window panel to replace a broken slider window?
@@averyhorton3614 I’m not sure if you can get replacement sliders. Have you checked to see if they’re available? But the answer is ‘I don’t know’.
@@eldigitom9680 Yes, you can get replacement slider windows. I have one I need to install in my 2001 F150. Looks like I need to remove the rear seat back. Thanks.
@@averyhorton3614 good luck!
Same for 2006 ?
sorry, I am not sure if an '06 is installed the same as '01
Ford. Window leaks, back doors won't open, half the lights on the dash quit. I've had enough. Bye bye.
Definitely need to be a mechanic to keep one around . Right now it's one thing after another
There all small stuff if it was a chevy engine would have been blown and honestly I’ve worked on chevys that are 2000-2003 ish and they have way more problems
All super easy fixes and cheap fixes.
thanks