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How to replace rear window taurus wagon

I have to replace one of the hinges on the rear window of my 2001 Ford Taurus Wagon. I was wondering if there was a good walk through some where?

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I have not done this myself and I don't know if there is a good walk through out there but I have to believe this is pretty straight forward. There should be a concealing cover that can be popped off that should expose what I am guessing to be a torx style nut to it. My only advice is to have a second pair of hands there to hold the glass in place while the hinge is removed.

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SOURCE: REPLACE FORD TAURUS WAGON DRIVER SIDE MIRROR

you have to take the door panels off. remove all screws you will have plastic pieces called christmas trees that hold the panel in place. there is a tool for this you can pick it up at Napa for cheap this will allow you access to the inner space of the door un plug plugs to power switchs and the rod to your door catch hardeware you then can remove panel completely to get access to mirror assembly. installation of door panel is in reverse

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: Broken Hinge on rear window.

junkyard or dealer. junkyard would b cheaper

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SOURCE: rear seat belt does not work and is not twisted.

take the back out . then you will see the bolt that hold the set in you will have two bolts on th bottom and two bolts on top

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  • Posted on Oct 11, 2009

SOURCE: need how-to on replacing the rear motor mount

"The" motor mount implies one of the three (actually the rear on is a transmission mount).
Loosen the bolts on the mounts that you are keeping.
Next, place a 2x6 about 1 ft long under the oil pan and place a jack under the oil pan and 2x6 board.
Apply pressure (just a little) to the jack.

Now, remove the bolts that hold the bad motor mount. Apply enough lift on the jack to get the engine weight off the motor mount (and no more).

Next, knock out the bad mount and insert the new mount. Insert the bolts (hand tighten).

Next, lower the jack until the block rests on the new mount. Tighten the other motor mount bolts and the new mount bolts (torque to about 35 Ft. lbs.)

You are done!

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SOURCE: It's a 98 Taurus, Wagon, the brake fluid line leaks

common problem, youll need a flare kit. and some brak line,unions, find a good spot of line in frt, and cut , remove other end at hose, then flair frt, make line the size you need install and bleed system, then check for leaks good luck,

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