Removal and Installation

WINDSHIELD GLASS

Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)







Removal

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.

1. Remove the RH- and LH-side A-pillar trim panels.
2. Remove the sun visors and retainers and, if equipped, the overhead console.
3. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel trim.
4. Remove the interior mirror.
5. Lower the front portion of the headliner.
6. Remove the wiper pivot arms.
7. Remove the cowl panel grille.
8. Remove the windshield glass moulding assembly.







9. NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting.

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







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







11. NOTE:
- 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 remaining urethane adhesive and remove the window glass.

12. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.

Installation
1. 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 Urethane Metal Primer Essex U-413 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G234-C to any exposed metal on the pinch weld. Allow 6 to 10 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 Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 meeting Ford specification WSB-M5B280-C twice around the glass surface.

5. Apply Urethane Glass Primer Essex U-402 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B to the same area that was prepped in the previous step. Allow 5 minutes to dry.







6. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.







7. Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV 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.
10. Install the windshield glass moulding assembly.
11. Install the cowl panel grille.
12. Install the wiper pivot arms.
13. Raise the headliner and position.
14. If equipped, install the roof opening panel trim.
15. Install the interior mirror.
16. Install the sun visors, retainers and, if equipped, the overhead console.
17. Install the RH- and LH-side A-pillar trim panels.
18. Clean the exterior and interior of the windshield glass with an alcohol-free cleaner.