Town Car V8-302 5.0L (1987)
NOTE:
A single break or any breaks that total more an 25 mm (1 inch) in one grid cannot be repaired. The rear window must be replaced. For breaks
less than 25 mm (1 inch) long, use the following procedure:
Surface Preparations
1.
The vehicle should be brought inside and permitted to come to room temperature of 16~C (60~F) or above.
2.
Clean entire grid line repair area with Ford Glass Cleaner E4AZ-19C507-A (ESR-M 1495-
A)
or equivalent or other suitable cleaning solvent to remove all dirt, wax, grease, oil or other foreign matter. It is important that repair area be
clean and dry.
Mixing The bottle of Grid Repair Compound D8AZ-19562-A (ESB-M4J58-A) or equivalent and touch-up paint must be at room temperature. Shake
bottle for at least one minute for thorough mixing. Shake frequently during use.
1987 Taurus/Sable
36-86-3
Window, Rear-Defroster
36-86-3
MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS (Continued)
Application
1.
Mark location of break on outside of window.
2.
Using cellulose tape, mask off area directly above and below grid break. The break area should be at the center of mask and tape gap must be no
wider than existing grid line.
3.
If both brown and silber layers of grid are broken or missing, apply a coating of the brown touchup paint across break area first. Two coats may be
necessary to obtain proper color. Allow touch-up paint to dry, then apply three coats of silver grid repair compound, allowing three to five minutes
drying time between coats. The coating of silver grid repair compound should extend at least 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) on both sides of break area.
NOTE:
If the brown layer of the grid is not broken or missing, apply only the silver grid repair compound to the break.
4.
Allow to dry for five minutes, then remove mask.
5.
After removing mask, check outside appearance of grid repair. If silver repair compound is visible above or below grid, this excess should be
removed. This can be done by placing a single-edge razor blade on the glass parallel to grid and scrape gently toward grid.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the grid line with the razor blade.
Curing
