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Windshield Glass: Installation

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  1. Dry-fit the new windshield glass on the existing urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld.
    • Position the windshield glass on the pinch weld.
    • Center the windshield glass in the opening.
    • Adjust the windshield glass stop blocks (if equipped) as needed for best fit.
    • Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil (preferably at the windshield glass stop blocks if equipped) on the windshield glass and the body.
  2. After the dry-fit alignment, remove the glass from the windshield opening and place on a stable work surface with the interior side of the glass facing up.
    3. WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
    NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions. Use the same brand pinch weld, glass primer and urethane adhesive.
    Fig 1: Trimming Urethane With Appropriate Tool
    G06070982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1 mm to 2 mm (0.04 in to 0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane adhesive on the pinchweld.
  4. Using a clean shop towel, brush or oil-free, compressed air, clean the pinch weld area around the existing urethane adhesive. Remove any foreign material or water that may have entered during windshield removal.
  5. If reinstalling the same windshield glass, remove the windshield molding and remaining urethane adhesive from the glass leaving a thin layer to bond with the new urethane adhesive bead.
  6. Clean the inside of the new windshield glass with glass cleaner.
    7. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and glass primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane adhesive and glass primer. For additional information, refer to the MATERIAL CHART .
  7. If installing a new windshield glass, apply glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
  8. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 2: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip
    G06070983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: The windshield glass must be positioned within 10 minutes of applying the urethane adhesive.
    NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.
  9. Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld, starting and ending at the bottom of the windshield near the center, make sure there are no gaps in the bead.
    10. WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
    NOTE: Before positioning the windshield glass, open vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure of closing doors from affecting the urethane adhesive bond.
  10. Install the windshield glass, aligning it to the marks previously made.
    11. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air and water leaks.
  11. After the urethane adhesive has cured, check for water leaks and add urethane adhesive where needed.
  12. If necessary, remove excess urethane adhesive from the exterior surface of the windshield glass.
  13. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  14. Reposition the front portion of the headliner.
  15. Install the LH and RH sun visors and visor clips.
    • If equipped, connect the electrical connectors.
  16. Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR .
  17. Position the overhead console and install the 2 overhead console screws.
    • If equipped, connect the electrical connector.
  18. Install the 2 windshield side garnish moldings.
  19. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
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