Windshield Glass: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the glass moulding prior to glass installation.
- Inspect the glass spacer blocks for damage. If necessary, install new spacer blocks.
- Dry fit the windshield. Make alignment marks with tape or a non-staining pencil.
- Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld to within specification. The surface should be smooth, free of cuts and contamination.
- If installing a new windshield glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
- Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
- Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the pinch weld just outside the foam dam.
- Install the windshield by aligning it to the marks previously made.
- After the windshield glass has set, check for water leaks and add urethane where needed.
- Install the Y-clips.
- Each Y-clip snaps into a slot on the bottom of the roof ditch moulding.
- Install the roof ditch mouldings.
- Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
- Raise the front portion of the headliner near the windshield upper opening and install.
- Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
- Install the RH and LH side A-pillar trim panels, sun visors, retainers and, if equipped, overhead console. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer. Refer to the Material Chart in this procedure.
NOTE:
Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.