Replacing passenger side front window

I know I am a little late with getting in on this so you may already have it done.

The only fiddly part about his that I found anyway was getting the actuator sliders to locate in glass. So this is how I handle this. To get the window in and out of the door you will find it easier if you removed the weather-strip first. You will find it real easy to put this back afterwards so donÆt worry about it. By tilting the glass slightly the rivets will slip in easily no matter how long they are. Once you have the glass on place make sure it is located both side in the channels and then tilt the window slightly towards the rear of the car. I then use a number of soft wooden wedges that I push down between the window and the slot where the weather striping fits. This allows you to safely wedge the window in place while you grunt and groan getting the sliders in place. Once in place, lift the window up into the closed position making sure the sliders do not fall out and the screws holes should come inline nicely allowing you to replace all the screws. I have found by using the soft wooden wedges, it makes it a lot easier to do the job by yourself and prevents you from damaging the glass. Hope this helps.

Bob.

92 V-12 VDP Black Cherry

1957 XK 150 D.H.C.
1962 MK 10 4 manual o/drive
1965 3.8S
Hello this is Brian and I have done this job many times before.At least the hard part is already done because getting the window out is a
real treat.Did you order the proper glass as there are two different types?
The difference is in the lenght of the track that attaches to the glass itself.You can use the latter one in the earlier car but not the other way around.Track is too short and the window falls down from the regulator.I
hope that it was the front door glass as the back one is murder to change.
Before you start have lots of tools handy,even things that you don't think you will need.Getting the glass in is tricky as the rivets in the track
are sometimes too long and don't want to go into the opening easily.Always
use two people and be sure to talk to each other frequently because the
"feel" is very important in not breaking the replacement glass.
Remember that patience is a virtue and you will need lots of it.Take
lots of break periods as it will seem that the car is fighting you.When I
do one I always have a couple of spare glasses with me just in case.I have
20 sets of glass saved up from years of owning the series 3 models.
Have a great time and be sure to take lots of pictures so that you don't
forget where everything goes.Getting the arm rest off is fun when you don't
know where they hid all the screws.
Anyway the best of luck.Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes,
Brian Scriven.
brianscatssympatico.ca

best to go buy a Service Manual on this one. so many procedures.
Go to your local Jag dealer and order Part No. JHM1141 (XJ6 Series 3 Parts & Service Manuals 1979-1987) in CD around $25. then print out the pages you need for step by step instructions. Get a box of sandwich zip bags, masking tape and a pen; Put every screw and small part in its own bag and label each with specific comments as you go, so you won't forget where they came from 2 or 3 days later. Find a safe place to lay all parts in the order they were removed, then start from the last part back when reassembling. Or get a video camera and film everything. This is like archaeology if you want it done right.