Hi I am looking for advice on replacing front window screen on my mk2f ? I have new one with rubber seal ready to go. 

 

I have the dash out at the moment so I'm thinking it might be easier to install new one while it's out etc. 

doesnt make much odds...goes in with the dash in too

Ok great. Do I require any sealant ? 

no theyre not fitted with sealer from new 

 

just lubricate the rubber with something 

Petroleum jelly ? 

id go with something like silicone spray or some soapy water

Yeah I got a can of silicone spray. Apply to rubber and car probably best. 

Neat washing up liquid is all I've used in the past 

Ok. Is it a one man job ? Did you use strong string help guide the seal over the lip ? 

You could do it by yourself but far easier with two, one inside with boots on the screen and the other outside easing the rubber seal into position or the other way around, pressure on the outside and easing the seal from the inside & yes good strong string, paracord strands is one of the best to use 

done mine myself

 

watch that the rubber flips over the metal lip , once its popped over you will need to use a closed fist to thump on the outside of the rubber to seat it 

 

better to do it on a hot day when the rubber is softer

Ok great thanks. As for rubber I may soak it in warm water if we get no sun . It's sounds very much like a two man job.

Just an update. Fitted new front screen today . All went ok . Lots of soapy water in spray bottle. Mapdpep sure all surfaces were soaked insert cord into rubber so that it  pulled rubber over the lip.  

 

1st pic had large crack from top to bottom.

 

2nd pic job done.

 

Thanks all for advice.

did you bump the rubber with your fist to settle it?  they go down a fair bit when u thump em

Yeah I did was cautious at first but once I got going I was ok. 

 

Thanks.