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RV ENTRY DOOR PRESSED WINDOW REPLACEMENT
DOORS

Purpose
This document provides the steps to replace windows in RV entry doors that feature the snap-in window frames.

Resources Required
• Kit of 16 window release tools
• Replacement glass

Replacement Window
Components

• Block of wood
• Rubber mallet

Part #

Procedure for Two People
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Fig. 1
Slide the 16 release tools into the
Slots
16 slots visible around the outside
perimeter of the interior window
frame (Fig. 1). There are grooves on the
bottom of the tools that fit into the ribs
of the frame, and the tool opens the
frame's catch feature (Fig. 2).
Support the window glass with one
hand while pulling away the interior frame (Fig. 3).
Remove exterior frame and glass and carefully remove the old
window glass from the frame.
Remove release tools from the interior frame (Fig. 2).
Make sure the DOT stamp on the new glass is facing outward,
then place the glass in the exterior frame by seating it against the
glass positioners in the frame.
Hold glass in place in the exterior frame and place frame against
the door.

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Fig. 3
Window
Glass

Note: The next step will require another person to assist while
preparing to install interior frame.
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While one person holds the exterior frame and glass against the
door, the other person snaps the interior frame into the exterior
frame. Make sure all 16 locking points click into place.
Hold a wood block on one side of the frame and tap the
other side with a rubber mallet. The gap between the
frame and door will close when the seal is completely
compressed and the exterior frame touches the door.
Continue tapping the frame around its perimeter until
all 16 points are fully locked.
Fig. 2

Interior
Window
Frame
With
Catch
Feature

Exterior
Window
Frame With
Protrusions

Exterior
Frame

Rev: 12.22.2017

Description
Window Glass
(Obscure)
Window Glass
(Clear)
Window Glass
(Dark Tint G20)
Exterior
Window Frame
Interior
Window Frame
Kit of 16
Window
Release Tools

Interior
Frame

Groove on Underside
of Release Tool
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RV ENTRY DOOR PRESSED WINDOW REPLACEMENT
DOORS

Procedure for One Person
1.

2.

3.
4.

5.
6.

7.

8.
9.

Fig. 4

Strap a board against the
exterior frame to prevent
frame and glass from falling
out during removal (Fig.
Strap
4). Straps should be placed
above and below frames to
allow access to frames.
Strap
Slide the 16 release tools into
the 16 slots visible around
the outside perimeter of the
interior window frame (Fig.
5). There are grooves on the
bottom of the tools that fit
into the ribs of the frame, and
Board
the tool opens the frame's
catch feature (Fig. 7).
Fig. 5
Use care to secure glass while
pulling away the interior
Slots
frame (Fig. 8).
Remove board, exterior frame
and glass, then carefully
remove the window glass
from the exterior frame.
Remove release tools from
interior frame (Fig. 7).
Fig. 6
Reinstall exterior frame and
strap two boards on the
vertical edges of the exterior
frame to hold the frame in
place (Fig. 6). Keep straps
above and below frame.
Make sure the DOT stamp
Straps
on the new glass is facing
outward, then place the
glass in the exterior frame by
seating it against the glass
positioners in the frame.
Hold glass in place while
preparing to reinstall the
Boards
interior frame.
Snap interior frame into place,

making sure all 16 locking points
click into place.
10. Hold a wood block on one side
of the frame and tap the other
side with a rubber mallet. The gap
between the frame and door will
close when the seal is completely
compressed and the exterior frame
touches the door. Continue tapping
the frame around its perimeter until
all 16 points are fully locked.
11. Remove straps and boards from
door.
Fig. 7
Exterior
Frame

Interior Frame

Groove on
Release Tool

Fig. 8
Window
Glass

Interior
Window
Frame
With
Catch
Feature
Exterior
Window
Frame With
Protrusions

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Rev: 12.22.2017

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