Thinkin...maybe it might help if you can get hold of a heat gun...kinda soften up the seal ....along with some liquid soap..
Remove the trim on the inside.....I'm thinkin doin it from the inside may be the way to go....Don't get the seal too hot with the heat gun...Maybe put the top in work the sides in then work the bottom in...If you hafta pry use thin metal or wood if possible...See if you can find some gloves that are rubber coated ....this should give some grip when your trying to move the glass up into the top of the seal.......
Just take it easy......and on a side note....a hammer will not help
