E 250 V8-4.6L VIN W (2006)
1. Trim the remaining urethane on the pinch weld to within specification. The urethane adhesive must be smooth and free of cuts and contamination
after trimming. Avoid touching the urethane adhesive after preparation
2. Check the pinch weld for damaged or raised sheet metal at the spot welds, or rust, and repair any obvious concerns.
3. Install the windshield glass stops on the vehicle.
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Using the special tool, rivet the stops in position.
4. If re-installing the original windshield glass, remove all remaining traces of urethane sealant from the glass.
5. Install the windshield header seal on the windshield glass.
6. Clean the inside of the windshield glass with an alcohol-free 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: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and continuous bead.
Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld. Make sure that all gaps in the urethane
adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead starting and ending at the bottom of the windshield near the center.
9. CAUTION: After replacing the urethane-installed glass, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. Inadequate curing
of the urethane can adversely affect the strength of the urethane sealant bond.
NOTE: Before installing the windshield glass, open the windows to prevent the windshield glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door
