Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
3. Use Rotunda Knife with Offset Blade 107-R1511 and Rotunda Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit 164-R2450 or equivalents to cut adhesive.
Refer to manufacturer's instructions when using tool.
CAUTION: Use care to avoid damage to the rear package tray cover panel.
4. Remove back window glass and moulding assemblies from vehicle using suitable suction tool.
5. Trim remaining urethane on pinch weld to within 1 and 1.5 mm (0.04 and 0.06 inch) thickness with utility knife or razor blade. When completed,
surface should be smooth and free of cuts and contamination.
6. Check pinch weld sealing area for damaged sheet metal, rust or foreign objects which may have caused, or may cause, glass breakage. Service
metal as required.
INSTALLATION
1. If painted sheet metal has been exposed anywhere along the pinch weld, use the supplied wool applicator and apply Urethane Metal Primer or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G234-C to rear window pinch weld.
NOTE: A minimum of 10 minutes is required for primer surface to dry.
2. Place back window and moulding assembly on a low stable work surface, inside up.
NOTE: If a new back window glass is to be installed, attach new moulding to edge of glass starting at top center working out, then down pillars
and around lower corners.
3. Install foam dam (with self-adhesive backing) inside edge of pinch weld.
4. Clean back window with ammonia-based glass cleaner.
5. Using a clean wool applicator, wipe inside glass edge with Urethane Glass Prep or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M5B280-C2, 12.7
mm (0.8 inch) wide along top and sides 30 mm (1.2 inches) wide along bottom. Wipe off glass prep and repeat application.
NOTE: Wipe off Urethane Glass Prep or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M5B280-C2 immediately after application because it flash
dries. Prep application must be applied twice.
6. Properly align back window glass to body.
a. Place back window glass into opening. Center it top and bottom, side-to-side (adjust lower glass stops, if necessary).
