If you can get the glass out then no, you dont have to remove the frame. If you want to replace the glass than yes, you do remove it. Its a poor design, you can never really seal it up so it doesnt leak. I removed the inner panes on my 73 Overlander, I dont think it will make much difference with heating or cooling but looks better for sure.
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