If your window isn t shattered you ll want to put the window up and then run packing tape over the door frame onto the glass on both sides to keep it up.
How to remove front door window glass.
If you have to replace the window regulator or the regulator motor you can leave the door glass and guide in place with the door glass taped in place to prevent it from sliding down into the door see the video below.
How to replace the oval glass in an entry door.
Remove the window channel bolts in the red squares this will allow you to be able to move the glass channel around.
If the old glass isn t in the door use your flat head screwdriver to clean out the glass channel now otherwise do it when the glass is removed.
To remove the old glass assuming it s still in one piece or covered with tape remove all four stops by either prying them out with a flat head screwdriver or removing the screws holding them with.
4 remove the bolt or bolts holding the window glass to the regulator.
If the door glass guide is damaged you will have to remove the door glass although you can leave the window regulator in place after detaching it from the door glass.
Remove the glass by pulling the back part of the glass up and forward and as it comes up it will come past the frame of the door.
If it s an electric window use a battery from a cordless drill to jump the window motor till the bolt is showing.
On a manual window use the crank to roll down the window halfway to give you access to the bolt that holds the window to the regulator.
Remove the glazing putty from the top bottom and sides of the glass using a steel putty knife.
Wriggling the new glass into place is tricky.