Replacement module for replacing structure at the rear of an automobile

A replacement module for replacing structure at the rear of an automobile, said structure at least partially comprising the rear window of the automobile, said replacement module comprising, in combination:

• a substantially rigid frame member for attachment to an automobile body, said frame member having a top frame element, a bottom frame element, and two spaced side frame elements extending between said top frame element and said bottom frame element, said frame elements defining a window opening;
• a module window selectively positionable on said frame member to cover said window opening;
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• connector means for releasably connecting said module window to said frame member with said module window covering said window opening, said replacement module defining an abutment surface engageable by the bottom of said module window to abut against and support said module window when said connector means connects said module window to said frame member with said module window covering said window opening, and said connector means including a retainer element extending upwardly from said abutment surface and disposed immediately adjacent thereto, said retainer element being spaced from and adjacent to said bottom frame element and defining a cavity therewith extending below the level of said window opening, said replacement module additionally comprising a resilient, deformable seal strip positioned in said cavity for engagement by said module window when said module window abuts and is supported by said abutment surface and covers said window opening.