Focus L4-2.0L (2009)
2. Remove the A-pillar trim panels.
3. Remove the interior mirror.
4. Remove the sun visors and retaining clips.
5. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield header and block with suitable material.
6. Before cutting the urethane adhesive, remove dirt and other foreign material from the windshield pinch weld area.
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Use a clean shop towel or oil-free compressed air.
7. NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's instructions before using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool.
Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.
8. WARNING: Always wear eye protection when servicing a vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling components or parts that have pointed or sharp edges. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer, or otherwise damage the pinch weld during glass
removal.
NOTE: Insert the blade into the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool so that the flat side is against the glass. This will leave the entire urethane
adhesive bead on the pinch weld and allow a dry fit of the replacement windshield glass.
NOTE: Support the windshield glass as necessary to prevent the glass from dropping while cutting the urethane adhesive.
Insert the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool at the upper center of the windshield glass and work toward the bottom corners.
9. Using The Pumper, distance the windshield glass from the body.
10. Using the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the windshield glass and place on a stable work
surface.
Installation
1. Dry-fit the new windshield glass on the existing urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld.
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Position the windshield glass on the pinch weld.
