Fuselage side window question

[ImpJay]

The left front side window of my 73 Imperial 4dr ht (with the optional vent windows) has to come out so I gain access to the side mirror. The FSM does give advise to get the glass out with the vent window and most of the tracks, but I only have to take the side glass off of the door. The glass is attached to the lifting track with a few screws and plastic, plug-like components, of which the latter keep spinning around without holding them still with a tool such as pliers, but there´s no slots in them to get a good grip.

Does somebody have tips to get only the side window out?

PS. The mirror itself is loosely attached to the base, which will be retightened.

 

[Wollfen]

Mm, I haven't ever had to take the glass out to take out side mirrors. I use a small 1/4in drive socket set and simply slide my hand behind the window while it is up.

 

[ImpJay]

Mm, I haven't ever had to take the glass out to take out side mirrors. I use a small 1/4in drive socket set and simply slide my hand behind the window while it is up.

I'll have to give it another try.

 

[Big_John]

Yep, never taken a window out for a mirror.

Long "wobble" socket extensions and/or u-joints (wrap them with tape to stiffen them up) are your friends here.

 

[ImpJay]

Task complited!

I got the mirror out and in with a tiny socket and wrench after tightening the mirror to the base.

 

[thrashingcows]

Yep, never taken a window out for a mirror.

Long "wobble" socket extensions and/or u-joints (wrap them with tape to stiffen them up) are your friends here.

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30+ years wrenching on vehicles and equipment how is I have never thought of that or come across it before....that is a great trick and tip thank you!!