Grand Marquis V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
2. NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. For minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld, see the manufacturer's recommendations.
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.
3. If reinstalling the original rear window glass, remove any excess urethane adhesive from the glass.
4. If installing a new rear window glass, clean the inside of the glass surface with an alcohol-free cleaner to make sure the ceramic-coated area is
clean.
5. CAUTION: Be sure to use the same brand of cure-rate products for the adhesive primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and
primer. Refer to the Material Chart.
NOTE: Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.
If installing a new rear window glass, apply urethane glass primer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
6. Cut the applicator tip to specification.
7. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that applies the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
Apply a bead of urethane adhesive on top of the existing urethane bead on the pinch weld. Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are
smoothed into one continuous bead starting and ending at the bottom of the rear window glass near the center.
8. CAUTION: Open a window to prevent the rear window glass from being pushed out by air pressure when the door is closed.
Using the alignment marks install the rear window glass.
9. CAUTION: When installing urethane-installed glass parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane has cured. Adequate cure
time is specified on the drive away chart for each urethane product as the temperatures and humidity vary. Inadequate or incorrect
