Window glass removal

I am fitting a new door top to my Series III and I need to re-use the existing glass. The sliding bit has come out easily but the fixed bit is held tight by sealant where the glass touches the door.

How do I get this released and is there a better way of fixing the glass in the future to avoid this problem?

Thanks
Des

The fixed glass is held in with sealant and aluminium sections screwed to the inside of the frame. There's a good exploded diagram in the parts book.
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oxides said:

The fixed glass is held in with sealant and aluminium sections screwed to the inside of the frame. There's a good exploded diagram in the parts book.
pdf Land Rover Manuals | Landroverweb.com

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Thanks, that's very useful.

Des

use a thin flexible scraper or blade and be carefull not to chip the glass, also make a note of the spacings, as new channels and ally bits dont always line up, i had the same problem... good luck..

pef77 said:

use a thin flexible scraper or blade and be carefull not to chip the glass, also make a note of the spacings, as new channels and ally bits dont always line up, i had the same problem... good luck..

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I used the scraper method and after an hour fiddling & faffing got the glass out.

Thanks to all
Des

good work like i said the fun bit is putting it all back together:doh: