Hi all,

I would like to remove few rust spots before it gets cold. Is this glass fitted with butyl tape or "friction fit" rubber gasket? Thank you as always.

Hi all,

It turns out, the rust spots was only surface deep. I opened the hatch panel cover from the inside and was clean with no rust or moisture. I did removed the chrome trim but it looks like it wasn't necessary. I just had to flip the outer rubber trim high enough to clean and slide a paint brush. It rained about three hours after I put POR-15. You can see the water marks. I will probably put few more coats. Thank you.

i reused the seal twice when i removed the rear glass, last time being 5 or so years ago. the second time i removed glass i wasn't trying.
never use a stick to prop open the rear when the hydraulic lifters go.that's all i'll say. :)

the "cord" trick to reinstall glass pretty simple if not clumsy. i even saw it being used on pbs program about luxury car of some type.

gc

Hello gc,

Something like this? Thank you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvcJ_lU_VpQ

yes.

also be careful of the heating element wires ( if it still works)leading into the grid. mine pulled out when the liftgate fell down onto the stick I was using to keep rear gate up and glass came out. glad I had to do this in fall 5 years ago and not the - temps of now.

gc

Hi gc,

They make it too easy. LOL Thank you for the extra tips.

My heater element wires works but where can I disconnect? I am assuming that I need to follow the wire & pull out that small rubber grommet. Then, I will find the connector there... Yes?

It's getting really cold in NY. I could use that DIY garage. Thank you as always.

the rubber gasket remained in place when I did this, meaning I was balancing window while installing/pulling the cord. 2 people do help.

have forgotten how I disconnected the wires to heater grid, maybe someone will chime in.

from Elmira originally, and I think it used to get cold
though not like the -teens( last week) at times here in anchorage area.

hope all goes well.

gc

Hi Trev29,

I just called my Volvo dealer, they are asking for $113 for that rubber seal and one week lead time. Got more question. Thank you as always.


Q1. Can I reuse my old rubber seal?

Q2. Does the chrome trim/outside glass secured by plastic clips just like the front windshield?

Rear window in the wagon uses the thick seal that laps over both sides of the metal with a vertical groove for the glass. The exterior trim slides into the groove in the rubber as well and is a bitch to install.

I still have 1/2 of the rear window trim from an 82 245 NIB if you want it.

Hello Stoney,

I was so ready with either butyl or poly type. Thank you for the detailed description. I will look into it.

Also, thank you for your offer but I think I can do it without this time. At least, that's what I think. :D Thank you so much!!!