Bratworst82 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Does anybody have advice or tips on removing the sliding rear window of a Brat? Any and all suggestions are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwagon Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Do it when it's hot. If it is factory rubber, it might just break apart when you try to get it out. And for the gen2, there are only 2 seals left in the states for the dual sliding rear window. So be careful. You want the rubber to be as soft and pliable as possible to save it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nils Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) Speedwagon: Do you know where to buy one of the seals? I would like to buy one and get it shipped to Antioch, TN 37013-2766 Edited March 11, 2013 by Nils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwagon Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 You can order it through a dealership. It's a bit over $100 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nils Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Ok, thank you for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Do it when it's hot. If it is factory rubber, it might just break apart when you try to get it out. And for the gen2, there are only 2 seals left in the states for the dual sliding rear window. So be careful. You want the rubber to be as soft and pliable as possible to save it. Ok, thank you for the info So what you're saying here is there is now only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nils Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Waiting for answer from the Subaru dealer. If he will send it to me, I will buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratworst82 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Guys, you're cluttering up my thread. If you don't have advice on my question then PM each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Get yourself some MEK (Methyl ethyl ketone),a cotton rag and some decent rubber gloves. Dampen the rag with MEK and put one application on the inside and outside of the seal. Wait 15 minutes and check pliability. MEK is the reactant agent for fiberglass resin and has amazing properties for softening rubber. If it's still hard, repeat until it softens up. Not too soft or it will tear. Works like a charm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Just peeled the rear window out of my BRAT (85) and MEK is the shiznit. Thorough wipedown and window was out in 20 min. Going to attempt it on my front windshield tomorrow after work. Just as a recommendation, use something slightly wider and thinner than a screwdriver, I chewed up the inner seal a little with my flatblade. Twitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 start with getting 1 corner out first. be patient and don't force anything. I have some old flat head screwdrivers that I grinded smooth the corners. you will need about 3-4 screwdrivers. a spray bottle w/ soapy water can also help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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