Repair Procedures for Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-46L VIN 8 Windshield
13. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.
Installation
1. NOTE: Raise the setting block until flush with top. Lock the blocks into place after windshield is installed.
Raise the setting blocks.
2. Dry fit the windshield. Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining pencil.
3. 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-mm to 2-mm base of original equipment urethane on the pinch weld.
4. 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 in this procedure.
NOTE: Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.
Apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
5. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
