2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Replacement Door Window: FD26002GTY

The FD26002GTY is an authentic Mitsubishi Outlander door window, a Taiwan-manufactured Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) component. We offer a guaranteed, brand-new part at the most competitive price.

Automotive door windows are crucial safety and visibility features. These tempered glass panels, fitted to each door (though some vehicles have fewer than four), enhance driver and passenger visibility and provide ventilation. Tempered glass’s inherent strength and its fragmentation into relatively harmless, small pieces upon impact significantly minimizes injury risk during accidents. This “popcorn” glass effect, also found in rear hatch windows, acts as a crucial safety feature, creating a less hazardous escape route in emergencies. Many vehicles include emergency escape tools to facilitate breaking these windows if necessary. Operation is typically either manual (crank) or electric (switch), with some electric models offering automated closing. The window is mounted using a regulator and motor for smooth, controlled movement.

Door windows differ from windshields in their construction. The manufacturing process involves heating ordinary glass sheets and then rapidly cooling them. This tempering process introduces internal stresses that dramatically improve strength and durability. Various glass types are used:

Safety Glass: Commonly used, this multi-layered glass, bonded by a plastic interlayer, contains fragments upon breakage, lessening injury risk.
Tempered Glass: Heat-treated for superior strength compared to safety glass; often found in sunroofs and rear windows.
Tinted Glass: Reduces light transmission; frequently used for side windows.
Heat-Insulating Glass: Features a specialized coating to minimize heat transfer, ideal for warmer climates.

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