Aerostar Window Swap-Out

[stinko]

So I have an Aerostar cargo van. &nbsp;A down side of this over the passenger model is that the only opening windows are on the front doors. &nbsp;There is a window on the sliding door, but it doesn't open.<br><img rel="lightbox" src="http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/poc/121212/627r1/0315ebf_27.jpeg" class="bbc_img"><br><br><br>So I'm thinking about switching it with one from a passenger model. &nbsp;Around here we have a place called Pull-A-Part. &nbsp;They list sliding widows at $40 and, of course, you pull it yourself.<br><br>From the inside of my window (since there is no plastic around it) it seems pretty easy to pull and switch. &nbsp;Seems that basically one would remove about 10 nuts and take it off, switch 'em out, and put the nuts back on.&nbsp;<br><br>What I need to know: &nbsp;Is it really that simple? &nbsp;Do I need something to seal the new window in place? &nbsp;What am I missing?<br><br>THANKS!

 

[highdesertranger]

i am not familiar with that model but i would bet it does not bolt in.&nbsp; it is either glue or held in with a continuous rudder seal.&nbsp; go to your pick a part and take one apart see if you can handle it (practice on theirs).&nbsp; highdesertranger

 

[stinko]

It is definitely bolted. &nbsp;It's cargo model so there is nothing covering the bolts. &nbsp;I can see all of them. &nbsp;Good tip about taking off the donor first, though.

 

[stinko]

pulled the window today. &nbsp;$26 and easy as hell. &nbsp;gonna mount it thursday when I have the day off work.

 

[highdesertranger]

good to hear glad it worked out.&nbsp; go easy when tightening the bolts don't over torque.&nbsp; highdesertranger

 

[stinko]

the window is on and I think I got it to stop leaking!