Now in possession of the correct genuine Land Rover tools to fit the infill strip to the safari roof light window seals, I can finish what I started in November.
The infill strip expands the main rubber seals sufficiently to stop the glass from falling out… which it would, if I went over a pothole… Not that I’ve found many in Switzerland 🙂
Two tools for one job. The cranked one on the right allows you to fit the infill strip under the edge of the safari roof skin without skinning the back of your fingers
All we need to finish the job. The original glass panel, new seal and infill strip, tools and some silicon lube… in the form of cable pulling spray
Naked apature
Rubber seal and glass fitted. I dropped the glass on the granite slabs a couple of times, it’s a testament to the robustness of laminate glass, it didn’t chip or break
A little more lube in the slot for the infill strip to help the tool glide along easily
Tool inserted and the seal opened up…
Infill strip pushed between the flange…
… and off we go
Roof light now held securely in place. I can now drive through potholes with confidence… If I happen to find one.
This is a really interesting article. Currently refurbing a Safari roof and, having watched a lot of disparaging videos on YouTube, was dreading putting the windows back in. Can I ask where you got the tools from?
Hi Charlie, Thanks for leaving a comment. I bought the tools from Wood & Picket Mini Centres’ eBay shop. The exact description of the tool on their site is: “Classic Mini Windscreen & Rear Screen Insert fitting Tool”. I was surprised to get two tools! The cranked one is by far the most useful.
Also, the Land Rover part umber for the tool is 262771 and you’ll find plenty of results for that if you put it into google.
I found soaking the seals and insert strip in a bucket of hot water helped… and some silicon spray helped a lot.
It,s a but fiddly but really not that bad.
Hope this helps and best of luck.
Little Green Landy 
This is a really interesting article. Currently refurbing a Safari roof and, having watched a lot of disparaging videos on YouTube, was dreading putting the windows back in. Can I ask where you got the tools from?
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Hi Charlie, Thanks for leaving a comment. I bought the tools from Wood & Picket Mini Centres’ eBay shop. The exact description of the tool on their site is: “Classic Mini Windscreen & Rear Screen Insert fitting Tool”. I was surprised to get two tools! The cranked one is by far the most useful.
Also, the Land Rover part umber for the tool is 262771 and you’ll find plenty of results for that if you put it into google.
I found soaking the seals and insert strip in a bucket of hot water helped… and some silicon spray helped a lot.
It,s a but fiddly but really not that bad.
Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Thank you very much!
Slowly working through your posts. So helpful, wish I’d seen them several months ago.
Have a painting question which I’ll leave on the relevant post.
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