04 grand prix

tint bandit · April 7, 2005

Done 2 so far and said I wouldnt do another...priced one today for 245.00 last 2 were 185.00 {dealer work} and customer made appt :dunno Got back tray and back glass down pact but if I can figure out how to get the flipping door panels off I think the roll downs will be easier for a newby Tired of fighting seal with duck tape when its raining ///PS The bolts in the door handle on the last one just turned forever but wouldnt release ...both freaking doors :please :bat Thanks :please

Sisqouc · April 7, 2005

If memory serves

They require a THIN-Walled 1/4" drive socket on extension.

Otherwise the plastic "well" they sit deep down in will make your socket drag like your on the nut but your just skimming the tip of the hex bolt.

I know , I know, nobody pulls panels :please

tint bandit · April 7, 2005

I hate pulling panels ...especially with every tool in the 44 tools cataloge at hand :please but I just can deal with all the felt and rubber these darn windows were designed with one less obstacle might make me less stressed

oldtinter · April 7, 2005

If memory serves
They require a THIN-Walled 1/4" drive socket on extension.

Otherwise the plastic "well" they sit deep down in will make your socket drag like your on the nut but your just skimming the tip of the hex bolt.

I know , I know, nobody pulls panels

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Yep....What a dumbass design that is...I was looking all over for a socket to fit, but a deep-well, off a 1/4 in drive works.

Sisqouc · April 7, 2005

2 out of three sockets will not work on that engineering marvel.

skanlan · April 7, 2005

especially with every tool in the 44 tools cataloge at hand

I've never had a gasket I couldn't do with the carpet sheilds!!G- Wiz,red devil,

edge works on some!!You mean that didn't work also!! :evilgrin Usually the sheild and the smallest of the G-Wiz parts seems to work perfect for me!! I did one 04 GP w/it!! It went fine,I see the car 6 days a week also!! Maybe it's just