Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Installation
1. Dry fit the rear quarter window glass in the window opening.
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Position the quarter window glass on the pinch weld.
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Center the quarter glass in the opening for best fit.
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Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil on the quarter window glass and the body.
2. After the dry-fit alignment, remove the glass from the opening and place on a stable work surface with the interior side of the glass facing upward.
3. 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 manufacturer's recommendations.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane on the pinch weld.
4. 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 glass removal.
5. If reinstalling the same quarter window glass, remove the remaining urethane adhesive from the glass leaving a thin layer to bond with the new
urethane bead.
6. Clean the inside of the new quarter window glass with glass cleaner.
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Make sure to thoroughly clean the surface of the blackened border area where the urethane adhesive will be applied.
7. NOTE:
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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 in this procedure.
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Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.
If installing a new rear quarter window glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
8. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
9. NOTE:
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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.
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The quarter glass must be positioned within 10 minutes of applying the urethane adhesive.
Use caution when applying urethane adhesive. Apply to the outside edges of the locating tabs on the glass surface. Start at the bottom and work
around to the sides of the rear quarter window glass.
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Make sure that all gaps in the urethane bead are smoothed into one continuous bead.
