E 250 V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
10. CAUTION: Removing the glass requires more than one technician.
Carefully remove the windshield glass from the vehicle.
11. Remove the windshield header seal.
12. Trim the remaining urethane on the pinch weld to within the specification.
-
The old urethane must be smooth and free of cuts and contamination.
INSTALLATION
1. Check the pinch weld for damaged sheet metal, raised sheet metal at the spot welds, rust or foreign material that could cause glass damage.
2. Apply Urethane Metal Primer Essex U-413 WSB-M2G234-C to any exposed metal on the pinch weld.
-
Do not apply the primer to the existing urethane bead.
-
Let the primer dry for a minimum of 6-10 minutes before proceeding.
3. If re-installing the same windshield glass, remove all remaining traces of urethane sealant.
4. Install the windshield header seal on the windshield glass.
5. Properly align the windshield glass to the body, mark the windshield glass, and remove the windshield glass from the vehicle.
1
Place the windshield glass in the opening, and center it from top to bottom and side to side with about equal clearance on all sides.
2
Make alignment marks on each of the four sides of the windshield glass.
3
Remove the windshield glass from the vehicle, and place it inside up.
6. Clean the inside of the windshield glass with an alcohol-free cleaner.
7. NOTE:
-
Wipe off the Urethane Glass Prep immediately after each application because it flash dries.
-
Apply with deliberate strokes making sure not to overlap the applied area.
Apply Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B twice around the glass surface to be urethaned.
8. Apply Glass Primer Essex U-402 to the same area than was in the previous step. Allow five minutes to dry.
