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Windshield Glass: Removal

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  1. Remove the windshield wiper pivot arms (17526); for additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
  2. Remove the cowl top vent panel (022A68); for additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  3. Drill out the rivets, and remove the windshield glass stops (03296).
    Fig 1: Removing Windshield Glass Stops
    G01441218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the inside rear view mirror (17700); for additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
  5. Remove (pull off) the RH and LH A-pillar mouldings.
  6. Lower the front portion of the roof trim panel; for additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  7. Lubricate the urethane sealant with ECL-784 lubricant (10:1 ration of water to soap), to aid the Interior Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit when cutting the urethane sealant.
    8. WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting the hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the windshield header seal (03045), turn the blade so that the flat side is against the pinch weld.
    Fig 2: Inserting Interior Glass Cut-Out Knife Into Urethane Sealant At Upper Center Of Vehicle Interior
    G01441219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Insert the Interior Glass Cut-Out Knife into the urethane sealant at the upper center of the vehicle interior, and work toward the bottom corners.
    9. NOTE: Support the windshield glass (03100), to prevent the glass from dropping, before cutting the bottom edge of the urethane sealant
  9. Insert the Interior Glass Cut-Out Knife into the bottom center of the urethane sealant on the vehicle exterior, and work toward the corners.
    10. CAUTION: Removing the glass requires more than one technician
    Fig 3: Removing Windshield Glass From Vehicle
    G01441220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Carefully remove the windshield glass from the vehicle.
  11. Remove the windshield header seal.
  12. Trim the remaining urethane on the pinch weld to within the specification.
    • The old urethane must be smooth and free of cuts and contamination.
      Fig 4: Applying Urethane On Pinch Weld
      G01441221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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