F 250 4WD Super Duty V8-6.4L DSL Turbo (2008)
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.
5. If reinstalling the same windshield 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 windshield 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 windshield glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
8. NOTE: The urethane bead must have a triangular cross section.
Cut the applicator tip to specification. This will produce a triangular bead during application.
9. NOTE: The windshield glass must be positioned within 10 minutes of applying the urethane adhesive.
Apply a uniform 11 mm (0.43 in) bead of urethane adhesive, on top of the existing trimmed urethane bead on the pinch weld.
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Make sure that all gaps in the urethane bead are smoothed into one continuous bead.
10. WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane seal has cured. Follow urethane manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or
incorrect curing of the urethane seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury
to vehicle occupant(s).
CAUTION: Before positioning the windshield glass, open vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure of closing doors from affecting the
adhesive bond.
Using the alignment marks made previously, position the windshield glass on the pinch weld.
11. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
Check the glass installation for air or water leaks.
12. Install the sun visors.
13. Install the overhead console.
14. Install the A-pillar trim panels.
