Window Glass - Rear: Installation

All vehicles 

1. NOTE: It is important that the rear glass has a bottom margin of 5 mm (0.19 in).

   Dry-fit the new rear glass on the existing urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld.

   • Position the rear glass on the pinch weld. The bottom of the glass should have a 5 mm (0.19 in) margin from the bottom of the pinch weld area.
   • Center the rear glass in the opening.
   • Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil on both the glass and the vehicle body.
2. After the dry-fit alignment, remove the glass assembly from the 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 the manufacturer's instructions. Use the same brand pinch weld primer, glass primer and urethane adhesive.

   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 pinch weld.

   Fig 1: Trimming Urethane Using Appropriate Tool

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. If reinstalling the original rear glass, remove any excess urethane adhesive from the glass.
5. If installing a new rear glass, clean the inside of the glass surface with glass cleaner.
6. 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  in this procedure.

   If installing a new rear glass, apply urethane glass primer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.

7. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
   Fig 2: Identifying Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip Cutting Dimension

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
8. NOTE: Use either the Air Caulking Gun or a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.

   Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld starting and ending at the bottom of the rear glass near the center, making sure there are no gaps in the bead.

   Fig 3: Applying Urethane Adhesive On Top Of Existing Trimmed Urethane Adhesive Bead On Pinch Weld Starting

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. WARNING: Improper curing of the urethane adhesive may adversely affect glass retention, which is important for restraint system performance during a crash. Carefully follow the urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing instructions. Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s) during a crash.
   NOTE: Before positioning the rear glass, open vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure of closing doors from affecting the urethane adhesive bond.

   Using the alignment marks, install the rear glass.

10. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.

    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.

    Vehicles with power sliding window 

11. Position the sliding glass to the halfway OPEN position.
12. Install the LH and RH cable ends into the sliding window trough.
    Fig 4: Installing LH And RH Cable Ends Into Sliding Window Trough

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
13. NOTE: Slowly release the spring tension after the cable swag is installed into the sliding glass channel bracket. If the spring tension is suddenly released, the cables can unwind from the drum. If the cables unwind from the drum, a new regulator and motor assembly will have to be installed.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Install the cable swags into the sliding window glass channel bracket.

    • Carefully squeeze the regulator and motor assembly spring to create slack in the cable.
    • Install the cable swag into the sliding window glass channel bracket.
      Fig 5: Installing Cable Swag Into Sliding Window Glass Channel Bracket

      Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
14. Install the bumpers into the sliding window bracket.
    Fig 6: Locating Bumpers In Sliding Window Bracket

    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Crew Cab and SuperCab vehicles 

15. Install the 3 rear headliner pushpin retainers.

    All vehicles 

16. If equipped, install the roof opening panel trim.
17. Install the RH and LH rear garment hooks.

    Crew Cab vehicles 

18. Install the RH and LH rear assist handles.
19. If equipped, install the rear DVD system. Refer to the appropriate Information and Entertainment Systems article for the procedure.

    SuperCab vehicles 

20. Install the B-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
21. Install the rear center safety belt retractor. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
22. Install the rear seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEATING .

    Regular and Crew Cab vehicles 

23. Install the cab rear trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .