E 150 V8-5.4L (2008)
13. Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.
14. NOTE: Removing the windshield glass requires more than one technician.
Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and carefully remove the windshield glass from the vehicle and place on a stable work
surface with the interior side of the glass facing up.
15. Remove the windshield header seal.
Installation
1. WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left
unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle
occupant(s).
NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. For minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld, see the manufacturer's recommendations.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1.0-1.5 mm (0.04-0.06 in) base of original equipment urethane on the pinch weld.
2. Using a clean shop towel, brush or oil-free compressed air, clean the pinch weld area around the existing urethane. Remove any foreign material or
water that may have entered during windshield removal.
3. Install the windshield glass stops on the vehicle.
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Rivet the stops in position.
4. If reinstalling the same windshield glass, remove the remaining urethane adhesive from the glass leaving a thin layer to bond with the new urethane
bead.
5. Install the windshield header seal on the windshield glass.
6. Clean the inside of the windshield glass with glass cleaner.
7. CAUTION: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane
and primer. Refer to the Material Chart.
NOTE: Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.
If installing a new windshield glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
8. NOTE:
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The windshield glass must be positioned within 10 minutes of applying the urethane adhesive.
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Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and continuous bead.
