Port windshield dropping down on a 2002 342

jrobbin6@aol.comjrobbin6@aol.com Member Posts: 9 ✭
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My port windshield is dropping down inside of the frame.   There is actually a gap between the windshield and the frame at the top.   Any ideas of how to fix this issue?

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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2020
    Remove header rail. Remove windshield glass. Replace gasket between glass and frame (or add rubber blocks to hold windshield up). Reinstall. 
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,069 mod
    I think the only way would be to remove the windshield from the frame, and reinstall the frame.  It would be risky ... the glass is vulnerable to breaking when it's out of the frame.  But there's also risk if you do nothing and leave that edge exposed.  

    Any idea why it came out of alignment?
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  • jrobbin6@aol.comjrobbin6@aol.com Member Posts: 9 ✭
    YYRZC and LaRea, thank you for your ideas.   At least this gives me some idea of how to repair this issue.   I have no idea what caused this problem. 

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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2020
    https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/hardware/glazing-assembly-vinyls/

    The rubber window edging holds in in place. See the link and it will be evident. Probably just gaveway from the years. 

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • cduffycduffy Member Posts: 11 ✭
    Did you find a fix for this? Any part numbers?  Mine has done this also. I believe the Bimini support pulls up on the windshield frame

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