How hard would it be to switch my back window from a one piece to a sliding glass window?

 

I've read threats on resealing rear windows and from the sounds of it removing and replacing the rear window isn't a terrible job. Just beware that those of us with sliding rear windows suffer from leaks

-Kirk

 

I'll be doin this also. Found the slider waiting for warmer weather now. Have already replace my seal once on the souls glass. It's not hard just a bit time consuming. Ya gotta take the headliner down some trim peices of round the wind and headliner. Then it's just bout 12 nuts to take off and then easy by firm push and pry the window out. The make sure ya clean the area on truck really well and the window where the butyl tape will go really well also for a good clean seal.

On a side note I've also got the window trim that came with the slider. I've noticed there are two Lil tabs that seem to slid into slider for extra support I know the solid wind trim dot have that. A few lil differences. So if possible get the window trim with the slider also. That's just my .02 on that lol. Don't know if it matters much or not

 

Where do the sliders tend to leak at. Is it the same place for all?? Just wondering. I want the slider and if I can prevent the leak before hand and really inspect the window maybe I can. And buy an extra roll of butyl tape to help prevent it somehow. Any pointers would be appreciated.

 

They tend to leak at the top in the middle at least that's where my solid window did.
There's no need to take the headliner down just some of the trim pieces then 12 bolts and pry it out. My suggestion would be to do it in nice warm or hot weather and when you put it in tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern. There is no need to mess with the outside window trim it is not involved in the replacement.

 

Here's a thread i found on the issue: http://www.fordf150.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=78743
Basically just do a good job and don't beat yourself up if it leaks. Ford couldn't even seal them right lol

-Kirk

 

Now I find out you don't have to take the headliner down lol. I Alwas do it the hard way LOL.

 

Zx

 

If youhave the glass the easiset thing to do is call a local window installer and have them do it. The usually warranty their work, and use top notch material to do it.

 

My 2013 Limited included an electric sliding rear window. I've owned my truck for less than a month. However, I have been through many hard rains. Count me thus far among the fortunate in that neither my BAKflip VP nor my sliding rear window show any evidence of leaking.
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