Windshield: Service and Repair

WINDSHIELD GLASS

Special Tool(s):

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting and removing the glass from the vehicle.

REMOVAL
1. Remove right and left side A-pillar trim panels, sun visors and retainers and if equipped overhead console.
2. Remove the interior mirror.
3. Lower the front portion of the headliner.
4. Remove the cowl panel grille.







5. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

Item 2: Windshield Glass Removal Note







1. NOTE:
- Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting.
- Removing the windshield glass requires more than one technician.
- Be sure not to scratch the pinch weld while removing windshield glass.

Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and working towards the bottom corners.







2. Using the special tool, distance the windshield from the body.







3. Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the window glass.
4. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.
5. Be sure not to scratch the pinch weld when removing the windshield glass.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 2: Windshield Installation Note

1. CAUTION:
- After installing the urethane installed glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane has cured. The curing time for temperatures above 13°C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours. (Refer to Drive Away chart for cure times as temperature and humidity vary). Inadequate curing of the urethane may adversely affect the strength of the urethane bond.
- If the vehicle is to be driven within 24 hours of urethane sealant application, urethane sealant Essex U-216 meeting Ford Specification WSB-M2G316-B must be used due to it's one hour cure time.
- Do not scratch pinch weld area.
- Open the windows to prevent the windshield glass from being pushed out by air pressure if doors are closed.

Dry fit the windshield. Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining pencil.







2. Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld to within specification. The surface should be smooth and free of cuts and contamination.
3. Use the wool applicator to apply adhesive meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G234-C to any exposed metal on the pinch weld. Allow six to ten minutes to dry.

4. NOTE:
- If reinstalling the original windshield, remove excess urethane adhesive from the windshield glass.
- Clean the inside of the glass surface with an alcohol-free cleaner making sure the ceramic-coated area is clean.
- Wipe off glass prep immediately after each application.

Apply glass prep meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B twice around the glass surface.

5. Apply glass primer meeting Ford specification WSB-M5B280-C to the same area that was prepped in the previous step. Allow five minutes to dry.







6. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.







7. Apply a bead of urethane adhesive meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to the pinch weld just outside the foam dam.
8. Install the windshield by aligning it to the marks previously made.
9. After the windshield glass has set, check for water leaks and add urethane where needed.

Item 1: Windshield Glass Moulding Assembly Installation Note
1. Install glass moulding prior to glass installation.