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% is 12-24 hours. (Refer to the Essex drive away chart for the cure times as the temperatures and humidity vary.) Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive may adversely affect the strength of the urethane adhesive bond.

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.

CAUTION: Care must be taken not to scratch the pinch weld.

Fig 1: Identifying Pinch Weld

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Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld using the full-cut method. Leave a level bead around the entire pinch weld.
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.
Install Norton Foam Sealant 565 Black Foam Tape meeting Ford specification ESB-M3G77A to the pinch weld.

Fig 2: Installing Norton Foam Sealant 565 Black Foam Tape To Pinch Weld
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If reinstalling original windshield glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive from the windshield glass.
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.

CAUTION: Wipe off the urethane glass prep immediately after each application because it flash dries. Apply using deliberate strokes, making sure not to overlap the applied area.

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.
If installing a new windshield glass, 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 five minutes to dry.
Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.

Fig 3: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip
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Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to the pinch weld just outside the foam dam.

Fig 4: Applying Bead Of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV To Pinch Weld
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CAUTION: Open the windows to prevent the windshield glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed.

Using the alignment marks, install the windshield glass.
After the glass is set, check for water leaks and add urethane adhesive where needed.
Install the cowl grille. Refer to PANEL -- COWL TOP VENT .
Install the front portion of the headliner.
If equipped, install the overhead console. Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.

Fig 5: Installing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
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Install the instrument defroster opening grille assembly.
- Connect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Instrument Defroster Opening Grille Assembly
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Install the sunvisors and clips.
1. Install the clips.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
3. Install the screws.
  
  Fig 7: Installing Sunvisors And Clips
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Install the rear view mirror. Refer to MIRROR -- INTERIOR REAR VIEW .