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Windshield Glass: Installation

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  1. Check the pinch weld for damaged sheet metal, raised sheet metal at the spot welds, rust or foreign material that could cause glass damage.
  2. Apply Urethane Metal Primer Essex U -413 WSB-M2G234-C to any exposed metal on the pinch weld.
    • Do not apply the primer to the existing urethane bead.
    • Let the primer dry for a minimum of 6-10 minutes before proceeding.
  3. If re-installing the same windshield glass, remove all remaining traces of urethane sealant.
  4. Install the windshield header seal on the windshield glass.
  5. Properly align the windshield glass to the body, mark the windshield glass, and remove the windshield glass from the vehicle.
    1. Place the windshield glass in the opening, and center it from top to bottom and side to side with about equal clearance on all sides.
    2. Make alignment marks on each of the four sides of the windshield glass.
    3. Remove the windshield glass from the vehicle, and place it inside up.
  6. Clean the inside of the windshield glass with an alcohol-free cleaner.
    7. NOTE: Wipe off the Urethane Glass Prep immediately after each application because it flash dries.
    NOTE: Apply with deliberate strokes making sure not to overlap the applied area.
  7. Apply Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B twice around the glass surface to be urethaned.
  8. Apply Glass Primer Essex U-402 to the same area than was in the previous step. Allow five minutes to dry.
    9. NOTE: The windshield glass must be positioned within 10 minutes of applying the urethane sealant.
    Fig 1: Apply An 11-mm (0.43-Inch) Wide Bead Of Urethane Adhesive Essex
    G02767286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Apply an 11-mm (0.43-inch) wide bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV WSB-M2G316-B to the entire primed area of the windshield glass.
    10. CAUTION: After replacing the urethane-installed glass, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. The curing times at temperatures above 13 °C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours (decreasing at higher temperatures and lower humidities). Inadequate curing of the urethane can adversely affect the strength of the urethane sealant bond.
    NOTE: Before installing the windshield glass, open the windows to prevent the windshield glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed.
    Fig 2: Positioning Windshield Glass
    G02767287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Position the windshield glass on the vehicle pinch weld, aligning it with the marks.
  11. Position the windshield glass stops on the vehicle. Make sure the windshield glass is aligned and rivet the stops in position, using a 385974-S rivet.
    Fig 3: Aligning Rivet Stops
    G02767288Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Wipe off any excess urethane adhesive and apply a 6-mm (0.23-inch) bead of Pumpable Foam Dam ESB-M4G309-A between the windshield header seal and the urethane sealant.
  13. Fill the cavities between both the LH and RH sides of the windshield header seal and the sheet metal, using RTV Sealer ESB-M4G92-A for a total length of 50 mm (2 inches) from the base of the A-pillars.
  14. Install the inside rear view mirror; for additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
  15. Install the roof trim panel; for additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  16. Install (push on) the LH and RH A-pillar mouldings.
  17. Install the cowl top vent panel; for additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  18. Install the windshield wiper pivot arms; for additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
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