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Windshield Glass: Installation

CAUTION: After installing a new 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 (Refer to the Essex drive away chart for the cure times as the temperature and humidity vary). Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive may adversely affect the strength of the urethane adhesive.
  1. Dry fit the windshield glass. Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil.
    2. CAUTION: Avoid scratching the pinch weld area.
    Fig 1: Trimming Remaining Urethane Adhesive On Pinch Weld
    G02203490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld to within specification.
  3. 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 area. Allow six to ten minutes to dry.
  4. If reinstalling the original windshield glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive from the windshield glass.
    5. NOTE: If the molding is already on the windshield glass, proceed to the next step.
  5. Align the "V" notch in the ceramic paint and windshield outside molding at top center. Fully seat the windshield outside molding along the top edge of the windshield glass and along the sides and bottom edges of the windshield glass.
  6. If installing a new windshield glass, clean the windshield glass with an alcohol-free based window cleaner to make sure the ceramic-coated area is clean.
    7. NOTE: Wipe off the glass prep immediately after each application because it flash dries.
  7. If installing a new windshield glass, apply Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B twice around the surface to be urethaned.
  8. If installing a new windshield glass, apply Glass Primer Essex U-402 meeting Ford specification WSB-M5B280-C to the same area that was in the previous step. Allow five minutes to dry.
  9. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 2: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip
    G02203491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. CAUTION: If the vehicle is to be driven within 24 hours of urethane application, Urethane Adhesive Essex U-216 must be used due to its one hour cure time.
    Fig 3: Applying Bead Of Urethane Adhesive To Pinch Weld
    G02203492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex U-216 or Essex 400-HV meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to the pinch weld.
  11. Install the windshield glass aligning it to the marks made previously.
    Fig 4: Installing Windshield Glass
    G02203493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. After the glass is set, check for water leaks and add urethane adhesive where needed.
  13. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  14. Install the front door weatherstrips.
  15. Install the sun visors and sun visor clips.
  16. Install the windshield side garnish mouldings.
    Fig 5: Installing Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
    G02203494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the instrument panel defroster opening grille
    1. Position the instrument panel defroster opening grille.
    2. Connect the electrical connectors.
    3. Install the instrument panel defroster opening grille
      Fig 6: Installing Instrument Panel Defroster Opening Grille
      G02203495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
  19. Install the cowl grille.
  20. Install and adjust the wiper blade and mounting arms. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
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