Replacing window channel on rear door of Light 15

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  • #22713
    Stuart Dicken
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      Just viewing the possibility of replacing the window channel on rear doors of Light 15…..are there any major obstacles to this and is there any info

      on the correct procedure? Any help appreciated

      #22714
      Bernie
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        Stuart,

        Remove the screws holding the inner frame in the door and then take the frame out.  Wind the window down and free the channel from the door frame, starting top centre and working round each way.  Finally pull it up at the ends.  You may need to remove the door card to access the bottom of the channel where each end is secured by a bent steel tag at the bottom of the metal channel frame.

        You will certainly have to access that area when fitting the new channel so it is probably worth taking the door card off from the start.

        You will need to either transfer or replace the metal clips that hold the channel in position in the upper part of the frame.  I would suggest replacement – If the Club Spares does not have them they are available from CTA – see: http://www.ctaservice.nl/product/21966/klemset-raamloper-bevestiging

        If possible, cut the channel slightly longer (say 50mm) than required.  Fit the clips then feed the widow channel down each side between the glass and the metal channel it sits in – you may need to wind the window up and down a bit to encourage it.  Once the top of the new channel is located and held by the clips, wind the window up to hold it all tightly in place and then cut the bottom of the channel to length and ensure both ends are securely held by the those bent steel tags.

        If any tags are not located properly (or broken), the channel will tend to be dragged down as the window is opened.  If any are broken a small self-tapping screw may be necessary.

        Good luck.

        B……………….

        #22715
        Stuart Dicken
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          Thanks Bernie,

          That is a great help, at the moment it seems to be held in place with rubber compound/adhesive so I am pleased that you referred to the clips…..could have come unstuck without that piece of info….

          Thanks again

          S…………

          #22718
          Bernie
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            Stuart,

            The fact somebody has applied some sort of goo suggests to me there has been a previous problem with the channel being dragged down with the window – possibly broken or missing clips or the lower ends not correctly anchored

            B…….

            #22719
            Stuart Dicken
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              Cheers Bernie,

              I’ll bear that in mind when I eventually make a start….

              S……

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