anyone know the best way to remove the rear quarter windows? does the chrome surround around the windows come out with the windows?

 

Model, year etc?

 

I suppose that might help, 99 xj8

 

I've moved you to the Tech section, as you will probably get a better response.

 

To access the rear quarterlight windows for removal, you need to remove the 'C' pillar trim panels from around the quarterlights. The trim panels are a push fit into the body frame & need to also have the reading lights removed & the passenger grab handles removed. The trim panels are quite a tight fit so prepare for some plastic breakage on the rear where the mountings are located.

The rear shelf needs to come out to give enough working space, so the rear seat back & seatbelt mountings will need to come out. To do this the rear seat base will also have to come out, so the lower rear seat heelboards will also need to come out to access the rear seat base securing Torx-headed bolts! You should end up with something like the photo below:



When you've finally done all this, the quarterlight itself is removed by spraying on a special lubricant & then cutting the adhesive-special tools are suggested for this. Refitting also requires special glass adhesive & tools to apply the adhesive.

 

Yes, the chrome is part of the window part.

 

It is called a SIXLIGHT GLASS for ordering purposes.

bob gauff

 

Hi
Here are 6 PDF files that cover the JTIS instructions & illustration on removing & installing the Rear Quarter Glass:

Rear Quarter Glass:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6wv34jizc9...ss%20R%26I.pdf

C-Pillar Trim Panel:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/b059uihv89...el%20R%26I.pdf

Batteru Ground Cable - only needed for Heated Seats Models
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6mj12ys7tp...le%20R%26I.pdf

Rear Seat Backrest:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w096trynk9...st%20R%26I.pdf

Rear Seat Cushion:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eayabm3zpk...on%20R%26I.pdf

Passenger Assist Handle:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4kyvi430ii...le%20R%26I.pdf

Jim Lombardi