Vehicle Damage Warnings
CAUTION:^ Care must be taken to avoid scratching the pinch weld.
^ After installing the new urethane-installed glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the Urethane Sealant has cured. The curing time at temperatures above 13°C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours (decreasing at higher temperatures and lower humidities). Inadequate curing of the Urethane Sealant may adversely affect the strength of the Urethane Sealant bond.
^ 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.
^ If vehicle is to be driven within 24 hours of urethane sealant application, Urethane Sealant Essex U-216 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G3 16-B must be used due to its one hour cure time.
^ Open the windows to prevent the back window glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed.
^ Prior to removing the rivet center pins, a suitable block support should be inserted between the door outer panel and the glass to stabilize the glass during the rivet pin removal. Use a 1/4-inch diameter drill to drill out the remainder of the rivet, using care not to enlarge the sheet metal holes or damage the plastic retainer and spacer.