[TR] Windshield Removal

[Dave]

 The TR6 has three (3) bolts that are accessed from the door gap.  These must be loosened and the nut on the end of the post must be removed on each side to remove the windshield.  (Note: the TR4 has only two bolts on each bracket)

However, In my experience I have found that frequently the bracket is frozen to the windshield frame pin because it appears that they were assembled while the paint was still soft.  I have had to resort to breaking the bracket loose by removing the three bolts completely, removing the dash vent air duct and, in the case of the passenger side, remove the glove box and grab the bracket with a pair of Vice Grips (R) and rotate the bracket to break the bond.  Only then was I able to withdraw the windshield.

Be prepared.

 

Dave Massey


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Uprichard <auprichard at uprichard.net>
To: 'George Haynes' <ghaynestr4 at aol.com>; triumphs <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Jul 27, 2017 8:38 am
Subject: Re: [TR] Windshield Removal



I don’t know about the TR6, but the TR250 has a bolt running from the outside.  It is between the door and the front fender and tightens the clamp which holds the post secure.
 
Andrew Uprichard
 
From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of George Haynes
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 7:38 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Windshield Removal
 
I'm assisting a local body shop dismantle a TR6 for a complete color change repaint.   

So far everything has been removed except the windshield assembly.

The three bolts  through the dash pad and those on the posts under the dash have been removed, 

but the posts remain stuck in their brackets.  

So far, hammering, a porta-power and prying have not budged them at all.  

Someone mentioned a SawsAll or The Hot Wrench.  Both seem drastic but we're nearing that point!

 

Any wisdom to share here?  TIA!

 

George





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