Windshield Glass

Special Tool(s)


REMOVAL
1. Remove the inside rearview mirror.
2. Remove the cowl top vent panel.
3. Remove the necessary interior trim to access the inside top and side edges of the windshield glass.







4. Pry up the end of the windshield outside moulding. Twist and pull to remove.







5. Use Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit 164-R2450 or equivalent to cut the urethane sealant and remove the windshield glass.

WARNING: TO PREVENT GLASS SPLINTERS FROM ENTERING EYES OR CUTTING HANDS, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND HEAVY GLOVES WHEN CUTTING GLASS FROM THE VEHICLE.

NOTE: Lubricate the urethane sealant where it meets the glass with EC7784 lubricant or equivalent (10:1 ratio of water to soap) to aid Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit 164-R2450 when cutting the urethane sealant.







6. Insert inflatable pump bag at the top of the windshield glass. Gently push the windshield glass outward from the inside of the vehicle to ensure the urethane sealant seal is broken.








7. Use a razor blade knife to cut any remaining urethane that is still holding the windshield glass and remove the windshield glass.







8. Trim the remaining urethane on the pinch weld to the specified thickness.
- Apply Urethane Metal Primer (part of E0AZ-19562-A) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G234-C to any exposed metal on the pinch weld. Allow 10 minutes drying time.
- Add Urethane Sealant (part of E0AZ-19562-A) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to bring the remaining urethane sealant to the specified thickness.
- If reusing the windshield glass, clean off all of the old urethane sealant with an alcohol-free glass cleaner.

INSTALLATION







1. Dry set the windshield glass.
- Position the windshield glass in the pinch weld.
- Align the windshield glass from the bottom center point of the glass out to the two spacers at the bottom of the pinch weld.
- Align the gap of the windshield glass at the top and sides of the back window glass edge to pinch weld edge.
- Mark the windshield glass and the body when aligned.
- Remove the windshield glass from the pinch weld and clean the back window glass inside perimeter with an alcohol-free cleaner and wipe with clean cloth.

NOTE: Keep glass and body surfaces free of dirt, water, and oil. Do not touch coated surfaces with your hands.







2. Apply Urethane Glass Prep (part of E0AZ-19562-A) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M5B280-C, then repeat the application.
- Apply Urethane Glass Prep on the windshield glass directly inside the blackout ceramic coating.
- Immediately wipe the Urethane Glass Prep off.
- Repeat the Urethane Glass Prep application.

NOTE: Immediately wipe off the urethane glass prep after application because it flash dries.







3. Apply Urethane Glass Primer (part of E0AZ-19562-A) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B using the supplied wool applicator.
- Apply Urethane Glass Primer around the entire outer edge of the inside of the windshield glass, directly inside the blackout ceramic coating.
- Allow 10 minutes drying time.

WARNING: IF PRIMER GETS ON YOUR HANDS, REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY.

CAUTION: Do not apply Urethane Glass Primer inside of the blackout ceramic coating. The primer will permanently discolor the windshield glass.







4. Install Norton Foam Sealants 565 Black Foam Tape or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M3G77-A.
- Start at the bottom of the pinch weld and install the tape all the way around inside the pinch weld perimeter to specification.







5. Cut the nozzle of the urethane sealant canister to specifications.







6. Apply a bead of Urethane Sealant (part of E0AZ-19562-A) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B.

CAUTION
- Use only Urethane Sealant (part of E0AZ-19562-A), or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to service water and air leaks of the urethane sealant.
- After replacing the urethane installed glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane has cured. The curing times at temperatures above 13°C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% curing time is 12-24 hours (decreasing at higher temperatures and lower humidities). Refer to the detailed instructions provided by the manufacturer in the kit. Inadequate curing of the urethane may adversely affect the strength of the urethane sealant bond.







7. Install the windshield outside moulding around the top and sides of the windshield glass then tape to hold in place.
1. Align the marks on the windshield outside moulding.
2. Install the top part of the windshield outside moulding.
3. Install the corners of the windshield outside moulding.
4. Install the sides of the windshield outside moulding from the top down.







8. Using the bottom spacers and alignment marks, install the windshield glass.

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

NOTE: Ensure that the Urethane Metal Primer is clean and dry.

9. After the urethane sealant has cured, check for water leaks and add Urethane Sealant (part of E0AZ-19562-A) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B where needed.

CAUTION
- Use only Urethane Sealant (part of E0AZ-19562-A), or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to service water and air leaks of the urethane sealant.
- After replacing the urethane installed glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane has cured. The curing times at temperatures above 13°C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% curing time is 12-24 hours (decreasing at higher temperatures and lower humidities). Refer to the detailed instructions provided by the manufacturer in the kit. Inadequate curing of the urethane may adversely affect the strength of the urethane sealant bond.

10. Install the interior trim necessary to access the inside top and side edges of the windshield glass.
11. Install the cowl top vent panel.
12. Install the inside rearview mirror.