STEP 1. Remove old windows.

You'll need to remove your old windshield(s) first. If they're original ("VW" or "Sekurit" etched on top corner) you should certainly save them in the event you decide to remove the safaris during the wetter months. We swap out our pop-outs when the monsoon season starts (late August) as Safaris are notorious for weeping water onto the dash (and at your face) at the most inopportune times...

The "safest" way to exorcise the old glass is to use a sharp Bagel Knife (Thin, flexible, serrated blade) and carefully slide the tip of the blade between the glass and inside channel of the old seal. Your choice on whether to do this from the inside the bus, or outside. We prefer the outside as it gives the glass support on the backside and prevents the window from "falling" onto the dash (or our laps).

Alternate approach (and we suggest this method ONLY if you have relatively new, rubbery seals) is to use a 1" metal paint scraper or spatula and gently slide the edge of the scraper between the seal and the window opening, gently pushing the seal -over- the lip of the window opening. It's easier to work from the inside using this method, BUT, make sure you have a nimble assistant keeping slight pressure on the glass (from the outside) as you unsecure the seal from the opening. When you've worked 2 corners and a flat edge loose, gingerly push on the glass in the MIDDLE to avoid over flexing the glass and potentially breaking the window.

STEP 2. Clean, Inspect and Prep Window openings.

With the glass out of the way, inspect the full perimeter of the now exposed window opening and remove any vestige of adhesive or tidbits of old window rubber. Mineral Spirits works safely as long as it's not left on any painted surface long enough to dry. Clean is good.... Look for blistered paint, signs of rust, oxidation, odd holes and fix/repair what you find. We'll dig into window opening repair over in TechTalk at a future date, but, for now, suffice it to say "If you don't fix it right, (now), it's gonna get worse, quick.."

Once you've gotten the old windshield glass out, wrap both pieces in bubble wrap and cardboard, tape it up securely and store in a safe place.