D Series side window leak / removal

[Cpaine]

I think the D series machines are all the same as far as the glass but this rig is a 2014 259d enclosed cab.
It appears that I have a rain water leak into the cab from the lowest spot on the glass window frame. Also, I don’t think the little drain hole is clogged, appears to drain water fine.
I suspect it’s a simple seal issue but it looks like a good deal of work to remove the window frame from the cab. Not a show stopper problem by any means but it’s does get old when the cab gets all musty in the heat after a little rain.

Has anyone had a similar issue and more importantly how do you remove the glass window frame (not just the sliding glass)?
The glass could really use a heaving cleaning anyway.
Thanks.

 

[Cpaine]

Wow, no one has removed the whole side window frame from these rigs? Anyone have a service manual? I guess I should get a manual, just call the cat dealer or is there a more cost effective place to get one?
Thanks.

 

[heymccall]

9 screws per side, and cut the bonding.

 

[Cpaine]

9 screws per side, and cut the bonding.

Thanks for the reply,

so it’s like a butyl type sealant I assume? Sounds like a good time, probably need a wire type windshield butyl cutter.

 

[heymccall]

 

[heymccall]

 

[heymccall]

This video shows the slider removal, but, he gives up on pulling the whole frame.

 

[Cpaine]

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This video shows the slider removal, but, he gives up on pulling the whole frame.

Nice, thanks for all the info! looks like a fun job for a darn water leak!

also, I did find that video before I posted on this forum. I watched until he gave up, what a quitter!

So, I didn’t know it existed when I searched “flowable silicone” but **** as poop it does. Going to give this a shot before I start ripping things apart!
Permatex 81730 Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer, 1.5 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BKEBO0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_D5CS9384PF5WZA6QPSP4