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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% are 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 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 top-to-bottom. Make 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.
    Fig 1: Removing Any Dirt Or Foreign Materials From Pinch Weld
    G03413542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld using only the full-cut method, leaving a level bead around the entire pinch weld.
  3. Use the wool applicator to apply Urethane Metal Primer Essex U-413 meeting Ford specification WSBM2G234-C to any exposed metal on the pinch weld. Allow six to ten minutes to dry.
  4. Install Norton Foam Adhesive 565 Black Foam Tape meeting Ford specification WSB-M3G77A to the pinch weld.
    Fig 2: Installing Norton Foam Adhesive 565 Black Foam Tape To Pinch Weld
    G03413543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If reinstalling original windshield glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive from the windshield glass.
  6. 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.
    7. CAUTION: Wipe off the urethane glass prep immediately after each application because it flash dries. Apply deliberate strokes, making sure not to overlap the applied area.
  7. If installing a new windshield glass, apply Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 meeting Ford specification WSB-M5B280-C twice around the glass surface to be prepped.
  8. If installing a new windshield glass, apply Urethane Glass Primer Essex U-402 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G2314-B to the same area that was prepped in the previous step. Allow five minutes to dry.
  9. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 3: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip To Specification
    G03413544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to the pinch weld just outside the foam tape dam.
    Fig 4: Applying A Bead Of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV
    G03413545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. CAUTION: Open the windows to prevent the windshield glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed.
  11. Using the alignment marks, install the windshield glass.
  12. After the glass is set, check for water leaks and add urethane adhesive where needed.
  13. Install the cowl grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  14. Install the windshield exterior moulding.
  15. Install the exterior A-pillar trim panels.
    1. Position the trim panel.
    2. Install the screws.
      Fig 5: Installing Exterior A-Pillar Trim Panels
      G03413546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the upper door opening weather-strips.
    Fig 6: Installing Upper Door Opening Weather-Strips
    G03413547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the front portion of the headliner.
  18. If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  19. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
    Fig 7: Installing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
    G03413548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the instrument defroster opening grille assembly.
    • If equipped, connect the electrical connector.
      Fig 8: Installing Instrument Defroster Opening Grille Assembly
      G03413549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the sun visor clips.
    • Install the screws.
      Fig 9: Installing Sun Visor Clips
      G03413550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the sun visors.
    • If equipped, connect the electrical connector(s).
      1. Position the sun visors.
      2. Install the screws.
      3. Position the sun visors into the sun visor clips.
        Fig 10: Installing Sun Visors
        G03413551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
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