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.

CAUTION: If using Urethane Adhesive Essex 400, the curing time at temperatures above 13°C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours. Curing time decreases at higher temperatures and/or lower humidities.

CAUTION: If a vehicle is to be driven within 24 hours of urethane adhesive application, Urethane Adhesive Essex U-216 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B must be used, due to its one hour cure time.

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.

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

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.
  
  Fig 1: Trimming Remaining Urethane Adhesive On Pinch Weld
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Use the 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 the original windshield, remove excess urethane adhesive from the windshield glass.
If installing a new windshield glass, clean the inside of the glass surface with an alcohol-free cleaner to make sure the ceramic-coated area is clean.

CAUTION: Wipe off Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 immediately after each application because it flash dries.

NOTE: Apply with deliberate strokes, making sure not to overlap applied area.

Apply Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B twice around the glass surface to be prepped.
Apply Urethane 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.
Install the upper windshield weatherstrip.

Fig 2: Installing Upper Windshield Weatherstrip
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.

Fig 3: Cutting Urethane Applicator Tip
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: If using Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV, the curing time at temperatures above 13°C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours. Curing time decreases at higher temperatures and/or lower humidities.

Fig 4: Applying Bead Of Urethane Adhesive To Pinch Weld Just Outside Foam Butyl Dam

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV or Essex U-216 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to the pinch weld just outside the foam butyl dam over the top of the existing urethane bed.

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

Fig 5: Installing Windshield Glass

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the alignment marks, install the windshield glass.
Install the windshield side mouldings.
NOTE: Be sure the moldings seat completely.

Fig 6: Installing Windshield Side Mouldings
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the headliner.
Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
Install the overhead console.
Install the A-pillar trim panels.
- Install the bolts and covers.
  
  Fig 7: Installing A-Pillar Trim Panels
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the sun visors.
1. Position the sun visors.
2. Install the four screws.
  - If equipped, connect the electrical connectors.
    
    Fig 8: Installing Sun Visors
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the cowl grille. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
Run the blower motor on defrost HIGH to check for glass that may have fallen into the defroster vents.