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ARE cap - seal replacement. Front Drop Down Window

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by 2Toyotas, Jul 23, 2021.

  1. Jul 23, 2021 at 10:44 AM
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    2Toyotas

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    I contacted 'a dealer' (No names yet) about getting the seal fixed on my ARE MX front window.
    After some 'research' they said go to Lowes.

    I get water into the bed.
    It shows in the window frame, drivers side, when I drop the window.
    The seal 'looks' glued into the window.

    I sent a question to ARE.
    I know... they will tell me to deal with the dealer. Now, that puts me in a catch 22.

    Before I pull the cap and pull the window ...
    I like to know what I am looking at first.

    Anyone fix a front window seal on these?

    Oh, I am sure I am past warranty. I think.

    Ken
     
  2. Aug 1, 2021 at 11:48 AM
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    ARE asked me for photos to sent the the tech team.
    I sent photos.
     
  3. Aug 1, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    Subbed. One of my ARE side slider windows leaks and I suspect the seal. I’d love to know the best way to re-seal them after removing them
     
  4. Aug 1, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    I am hoping to not remove it. The front means I have to remove the cap to access it.
    I ordered a side Win-Door to replace the driver side sliding window. That item came in, but I am not going to schedule that until they can fix the leak. I would prefer to not fix the leak myself. I am hoping ARE says the seal is defective.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2021 at 12:30 PM
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    ARE got back to me. They think the 'weeping holes' are plugged up.
     
  6. Aug 7, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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    Where are the weep holes?
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2021 at 2:20 PM
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    Sorry for the delay.

    I looked at the window frame with the door dropped.
    The driver side was plugged.

    There are 4 slots, 2 on each end, passenger and driver side about 6-10 inches from the end. They can be seen if you lift the seal a little bit, or if you shine a flashlight from the outside.
     
  8. Aug 22, 2021 at 11:35 AM
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    Thanks.
     
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