Anonymous videos from a bodyshop somewhere in the Midwest. These videos are an effort to share knowledge that I have learned in my trade. They are devoid of solicitation for likes, subs, wasteful introductions, and shaky camera.
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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?
CANNOT thank you enough for this video. I’m embarrassed to say how long we spent trying to put a handle back in because like dufus’ we removed it incorrectly and could not figure out how to reassemble it. But as you so clearly showed you have to “reset” the mechanism.
@@Carlos-pintorcarro yes, I was having the same problem beginning of last year. Could only get 3-4 hours out of each belt I was buying from Amazon. Tried several things but what fixed it was buying a genuine Toro belt. This one has lasted over a year, there really is a difference in quality OEM replacement belts. These can be found on Amazon by the way just make sure it’s genuine Toro.
I'm having this issue, but my sunroof doesn't even work so I have no access to it. It leaks on both sides, as well as the back and is only getting worse.
I'm sorry to hear that, but you're probably going to have some mechanical costs to fix that problem. I'm always quick to tell anyone who will hear, 'never buy a car with a sunroof'. The benefits do not outweigh the nuisances.
@@SallyLanger-rd6ew One viewer left a comment recently, where he used a condiment squeeze bottle filled with water to push the water through the tube. However, usually the only thing necessary is to scrape the debris from around the opening of the drain hole. The forced air is really an optional follow up after the drain has been cleared. It should never be used before the drain is cleared. Good luck!✌️
Try the method shown in the video, by pouring a small glass of water into the front corner drain area. Wait a few seconds to see if it drains quickly. It should, but if not try the procedure shown. good luck
@@dadthefixerflorida good luck, my friend! I hasten to add that 90% of the time the only thing needed is to scrape the muck away to expose the drain hole opening. Hardly ever is it necessary to run a line down into the drain tube. Hope this helps.✌️
thank you for the video. we were struggling to get them back in and you made it easy. We had to use the fishing line trick on the driver door with the lock in the way of the screwdriver
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.
That was a lot easier than the way I did it. I pulled it with a pick until the white clips hold onto the latch. Then you have to carefully hook the door handle without knocking the latch mechanism loose and having to redo it. lol took plenty of tries my way
Ive always just used my air compressor nozzle to blast these lines clean. About 3 seconds blast in each hole your done. Id never stick anything inside one cause Ive seen these lines dislodge. They come loose pretty easy and being these lines snake quite a bit in cars/SUVs allowing anything one pushes inside these lines to get stuck. Then the entire head liner/pillar covers must come out on most cars. Real bitch there...lol So I just use air...
I'll bet if you use some type of brush and scrub in the right front corners with a little bit of water, the holes would appear for you, try it. Good luck✌
If it’s on a GM truck, they have a hard bend or valve at about 10 inches so it’s not possible to do much with that - - don’t know what model car you’re working on though. If you pour water down the drain hole is it not draining below the car?
@@eldigitom9680 it's an 07 Chevy Silverado 2500. I didn't have time to try to pour water down it I'll try tomorrow evening. But it rained a lot last night and when I got in the truck this morning the ceiling was wet all around it.
Good luck, maybe take it to a sunroof specialty shop. I think they will get to the problem quicker than an auto body shop. I always urge people not to buy cars with a sunroof, they are an unnecessary source of water mess.
