Windshield Glass: Installation

CAUTION: After installing the urethane installed glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. The curing times at temperatures above 13°C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours. Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive may adversely affect the strength of the urethane bond.

Dry fit the windshield glass, making alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil.

CAUTION: Do not scratch the pinch weld area.

Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld to within the specification.
- The existing urethane adhesive surface should be smooth and free of cuts and contamination.
  
  Fig 1: Trimming Remaining Urethane Adhesive 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 6 to 10 minutes to dry.
If reinstalling the original windshield glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive and the windshield moulding.
Clean the inside of the windshield glass surface with an alcohol-free cleaner making sure the ceramic coated area is clean.

NOTE: Wipe off the glass prep immediately after each application because it flash dries.

If installing a new windshield glass, apply Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B twice around the glass surface to be urethaned.
If installing a new windshield, apply Glass Primer Essex U-402 meeting Ford specification WSB-M5B280-C to the same area that was prepped in the pervious step. Allow five minutes to dry.
Apply foam dam meeting Ford specification EBS-M3G137-A to the bottom of the windshield glass.

Fig 2: Applying Foam Dam
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.

Fig 3: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip To Specification
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Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV or Essex U-216, which meets Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to the sides and top of the windshield glass.

Fig 4: Applying A Bead Of Urethane Adhesive To Sides & Top Of Windshield Glass
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV which meets Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to the bottom of the windshield glass outside the foam dam.

Fig 5: Applying A Bead Of Urethane Adhesive To Bottom Of Windshield Glass
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the windshield glass aligning it to the marks previously made.

Fig 6: Installing Windshield Glass Aligning It To The Marks Previously Made
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After the windshield glass is set, check for water leaks and add urethane adhesive where needed.
If necessary, remove excess urethane adhesive from the outside surface of the windshield glass.
Install the cowl grille.
Reposition the front portion of the headliner.
Install the overhead console.
1. Position the overhead console.
  If equipped, connect the electrical connector.
2. Install the screws.
  
  Fig 7: Positioning Overhead Console
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the two sun visors and two clips.
1. Position the sun visors and clips.
2. Install the six screws.
  
  Fig 8: Installing Two Sun Visors & Two Clips
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the interior rear view mirror.
Install the two windshield side garnish mouldings.

Fig 9: Installing Two Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
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Install the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
1. Position the two assist handles.
2. Install the four bolts.
3. Close the four assist handle covers.
  
  Fig 10: Installing Two A-Pillar Passenger Assist Handles
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the driver and passenger assist handles.