Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2005)
11. CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid scratching the pinchweld.
NOTE: Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.
Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass.
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Insert the blade into the urethane at the top middle of the glass and work toward the top corners.
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Insert the blade at the top corners and work down each side of the glass toward the bottom.
12. CAUTION: Pump special tool 164-R2459 or equivalent slowly as cowl adhesive is cut to avoid breaking glass.
Using the special tool, distance the windshield from the body.
13. NOTE: Removing the windshield glass requires an assistant.
Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
14. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.
Installation
CAUTION:
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Do not drive the vehicle after installing windshield glass until the urethane adhesive has cured. Inadequate curing of the urethane
adhesive adversely affects the strength of the urethane adhesive bond.
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If using Urethane Adhesive Essex 400, the curing time at temperatures above 13°C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24
hours. Curing time decreases at higher temperatures and/or lower humidities.
1. Dry-fit the windshield glass by centering it side-to-side and by adjusting the setting blocks (if equipped) to get the correct position of the part top
