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Windshield Glass: Installation

CAUTION: Do not drive the vehicle after installing windshield glass until the urethane adhesive has cured. Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive adversely affects the strength of the urethane adhesive bond.
  1. Dry-fit the windshield glass by centering it side-to-side and by adjusting the setting blocks (if equipped) to get the correct position of the part top to bottom. Make the alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil on both the glass and the vehicle body.
    2. CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid scratching the pinch weld.
  2. Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld to within specification.
    • The old urethane surface should be smooth and free of cuts and contamination.
    3. Fig 1: Trimming Urethane Adhesive (With Specifications)
    GF0014822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If reinstalling the original windshield, remove excess urethane adhesive from the windshield glass.
  4. If installing a new windshield glass, clean the inside of the glass surface with glass cleaner to make sure the ceramic-coated area is clean.
    5. 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.
  5. If installing a new windshield glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
  6. Install the upper windshield weatherstrip.
    7. Fig 2: Upper Windshield Weatherstrip
    GF0021572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
    8. Fig 3: Applicator Tip (With Specification)
    GF0013190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not drive the vehicle after installing windshield glass until the urethane adhesive has cured. Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive adversely affects the strength of the urethane adhesive bond.
  8. Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive to the pinch weld just outside the foam butyl dam over the top of the existing urethane bed.
    9. Fig 4: Applying Bead Of Urethane Adhesive To Pinch Weld (With Specification)
    GF0001998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Open the windows to prevent the windshield glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed.
  9. Using the alignment marks, install the windshield glass.
    10. Fig 5: Installing Windshield Glass
    GF0021573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the windshield side moldings.
    NOTE: Be sure the moldings seat completely.
    11. Fig 6: Windshield Side Molding
    GF0021568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the headliner.
  12. Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
  13. Install the overhead console.
  14. Install the A-pillar trim panels.
    • Install the bolts and covers.
    15. Fig 7: Locating A-Pillar Trim Panels & Bolt Covers
    GF0021564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the sun visors.
    1. Position the sun visors.
    2. Install the 8 screws.
      • If equipped, connect the electrical connectors.
    16. Fig 8: Sun Visor, Visor Arm Clips & Screws
    GF0021566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the cowl grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  17. Run the blower motor on defrost HIGH to check for glass that may have fallen into the defroster vents.
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