Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
9. Before cutting the urethane adhesive, remove dirt and other foreign material from the windshield pinch weld area.
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Use a clean shop towel or oil-free compressed air.
10. NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's instructions before using the special tool.
Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit when cutting the urethane adhesive.
11. WARNING:
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Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer or otherwise damage the pinch weld during
glass removal.
NOTE:
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Insert the blade into the special tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld
and allow a dry fit of the replacement windshield glass.
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Support the windshield glass to prevent the glass from dropping while cutting the urethane adhesive.
Insert the special tool at the upper center of the windshield glass and work toward the bottom corners.
12. Using the special tool, distance the windshield from the body.
13. Insert the Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit into the bottom of the remaining urethane adhesive and cut from corner to corner.
14. NOTE:
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Removing the windshield glass requires more than one technician.
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If reinstalling the windshield glass, tape the windshield at the windshield stops to aid in alignment of the glass during installation.
