Windshield Glass: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: After installing the urethane installed glass, the vehicle should 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 (refer to Essex Drive Away Chart for cure times, as temperatures and humidity vary). Inadequate curing of the urethane may adversely affect the strength of the urethane bond.

Dry fit the windshield glass and center it on the setting blocks (if equipped). Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil on both glass and vehicle body.

CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid scratching the pinch weld.

Trim the remaining urethane on the pinch weld.
- The existing urethane surface should be smooth and free from cuts and contamination.
  
  Fig 1: Trimming Urethane On Pinch Weld
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Use a wool applicator to apply Urethane Metal Primer Essex U-413 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G234-C to any exposed metal on the pinch weld. Allow six to ten minutes to dry.
If reinstalling original windshield glass, remove excess urethane from the windshield glass.
Clean the inside of the glass surface with an alcohol-free cleaner making sure the ceramic area is clean.

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.

Apply Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B twice around the glass surface to be urethaned.
Apply Glass Primer Essex U-402 to the same area that was in the previous step. Allow five minutes to dry.
Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.

Fig 2: Cutting Urethane Applicator Tip To Specification
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316B to the pinch weld.

Fig 3: Applying Bead Of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Open a window to prevent the windshield glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed.

Fig 4: Positioning Windshield Glass

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the windshield glass, aligning the marks made previously.
Remove any excess urethane adhesive from the outside surface of the windshield glass.
Check the installation for air and water leaks through the urethane bond and add urethane adhesive where needed.
Install the windshield side garnish mouldings.

Fig 5: Installing Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the inside rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
Install the sun visor clips.
1. Install the clips.
2. Install the screws.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Sun Visor Clips
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the sun visors.
1. Install the visors.
2. Install the screws.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Sun Visors
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, install the windshield garnish moulding assist handles.
1. Install the handles.
2. Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Windshield Garnish Moulding Assist Handles
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, install the windshield garnish moulding assist handle bolt covers.

Fig 9: Installing Windshield Garnish Moulding Assist Handle Bolt Covers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the pivot arms.
1. Install the wiper arms.
2. Push the retaining tab downwards.
  
  Fig 10: Installing Pivot Arms
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.