Front window maintenance question

Photomom

We are attempting to do front window maintenance as specified in this procedure: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021717/uploads/editor/xf/uitelp0amp0a.pdf

Screws out no problem. We tried sliding the window out of the rail but there is a rubber stop on both sides that keeps it from sliding.
See red arrow in picture.

If anyone has done this procedure, did you have this issue and how did you get the window off?

if someone has their T@B handy, would you please look to see if you have these bumpers? You will need to look from outside and open the window all the way to see them.

LisaTucson

I don't have bumpers but I do have a set screw on the upper right side.

Photomom

LisaTucson said:

I don't have bumpers but I do have a set screw on the upper right side.

We have that screw and when we removed it the window slides maybe 1/3” in the track but is stopped by the bumpers. They seem pretty firmly fixed so we don’t know if we should remove them. 

LisaTucson

Hmmm...makes me wonder if I’m missing the bumpers. Can you tell how they’re attached?

Photomom

LisaTucson said:

Hmmm...makes me wonder if I’m missing the bumpers. Can you tell how they’re attached?

Do not see any screws - we’re thinking some kind of adhesive. Stuck really tight though so we don’t want to try to force them off.  

Photomom

Come on, people, has NO ONE done this maintenance procedure? Tsk, tsk. 

Sharon_is_SAM

I looked at the picture in the maintenance link and the bumper is intact on the right side of the window.  If it were me, I would remove the left side bumper and then slide the window off the hinge to the right.

db_cooper

When I replaced our front window, I remember that the window has to be near vertical open before you slide it to the right.  Those instructions don't mention this.   I don't think we had those bumpers, just the set screw.  If opening higher doesn't work, I'd remove those bumpers. 

elbereth

We only had the screw, no bumpers.  2018 CSS.  Followed the instructions exactly, blue gaffers tape and all.  FWIW the seals looked pretty good.

ScottG

Photomom said:

Come on, people, has NO ONE done this maintenance procedure? Tsk, tsk. 

My T@B is covered over the winter and is not directly exposed to ice and snow. It also seems most of the important stuff can be visually inspected with the window in place, in particular the seal between the camper wall and the top bracket.

The instructions are a little vague in this regard, but I guess I wouldn't feel compelled to remove the window unless something appeared loose or otherwise suggestive that a repair was in order.

jkjenn

TBH, this is the first time I have seen this reference. I had my front window done as a model. I will add this to my annual list.