F 550 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L (2009)
Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut at the upper center of the rear glass and work toward the bottom corners. Then cut through the
remaining urethane adhesive along the bottom of the rear glass.
17. NOTE: Removal of the rear window glass requires an assistant to hold the rear window glass as it is pushed out.
Release the upper and lower retaining clips and remove the rear window glass from the vehicle.
Installation
All vehicles
1. NOTE: It is important that the rear glass has a bottom margin of 5 mm (0.19 in).
Dry-fit the new rear glass on the existing urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld.
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Position the rear glass on the pinch weld. The bottom of the glass should have a 5 mm (0.19 in) margin from the bottom of the pinch weld area.
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Center the rear glass in the opening.
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Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil on both the glass and the vehicle body.
2. After the dry-fit alignment, remove the glass assembly from the opening and place on a stable work surface with the interior side of the glass
facing up.
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. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions.
Use the same brand pinch weld primer, glass primer and urethane adhesive.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1 mm to 2 mm (0.04 in to 0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane adhesive on
the pinch weld.
4. If reinstalling the original rear glass, remove any excess urethane adhesive from the glass.
5. If installing a new rear glass, clean the inside of the glass surface with glass cleaner.
6. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and glass primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane
adhesive and glass primer. For additional information, refer to the Material Chart in this procedure.
If installing a new rear glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
7. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
