Reply to "Windshield instalation"

Your call. Once you have seen the process done it is quite easy. The concern is the risk in breaking the glass, leading to a big bucks problem. If concerned, best to pay a professional and let them take the risk. Just make sure you tell them the cost of a replacement if they mess up.

Use soapy water on the rubber gasket. Get some 3/16 or 3/8 nylon rope. Place the rope into the groove where the steel lip of the car's windshield frame fits. Set the window on the car and align as best as possible. From the inside, slowly pull the rope starting at one end and working around. This will pull and move the gasket so it seats with the steel frame. Keep moving around the window working the gasket to assure a tight fit. Once the rope is pulled free, work the outside rim by gently pounding the edge to make sure it is well seated. Look all around the seal both inside and out to make sure the rubber is properly aligned.

Best to see this done once before attempting on your own. This process is nothing special and common on all cars before the glue in style windshields so most shops can handle this install.