F 150 Heritage 4WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
15. NOTE: Removing the windshield glass may require more than one technician.
Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
16. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt and foreign material from the pinch weld.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: After installing the urethane installed glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane has cured. The curing times at
temperatures above 13°C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours (refer to Essex Drive Away Chart for cure times, as
temperatures and humidity vary). Inadequate curing of the urethane may adversely affect the strength of the urethane adhesive bond.
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-to-bottom. Make the alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil on both the glass and the vehicle body.
2. CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid scratching the pinch weld.
Trim the remaining urethane on the pinch weld to within specification.
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The old urethane surface should be smooth and free of cuts and contamination.
3. Use a wool applicator to apply Urethane Metal Primer Essex U-413 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G234-C to any exposed metal on the
pinch weld. Allow six to ten minutes to dry.
4. If equipped, apply a foam dam meeting Ford specification ESB-M3G137-A to the pinch weld.
5. If reinstalling the original windshield, remove the excess urethane adhesive from the windshield glass.
6. If installing a new windshield glass, clean the inside of the glass surface with an alcohol-free cleaner to make sure the ceramic-coated area is clean.
7. CAUTION: Wipe off the Urethane Glass Prep immediately after each application because it flash dries.
If installing a new windshield, apply Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 meeting Ford specification WSB-M5B280-C twice around the glass
surface to be prepped.
8. NOTE: Apply with deliberate strokes, making sure not to overlap the applied area.
If installing a new windshield, apply Urethane Glass Primer Essex U-402 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B to the same area that was
in the previous step. Allow five minutes to dry.
