Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the C-pillar trim panel and parcel shelf, and lower the headliner. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect the rear window glass electrical connectors.
- Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
- Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
- Apply the urethane adhesive over the top of the existing urethane adhesive.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the rear glass from the interior of the vehicle.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the rear glass from the exterior of the vehicle.
NOTE: Use either a high ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that applies the urethane adhesive with less effort and continuous bead.NOTE: Make sure there are no gaps in the urethane adhesive bead. - After the urethane adhesive cures, check the rear glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
- Connect the rear window glass electrical connectors.
- Install the headliner, parcel shelf and C-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .