Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
NOTE:
The new brackets are marked with a stamping, L or R followed by a number. They are NOT interchangeable. The L is for the driver side of the glass
and has left-hand threads. The R is for the passenger side of the glass and has right-hand threads. The number can be ignored. See Figure 7.
CAUTION:
Due to the extremely short working time of the adhesive (less than one [1] minute), it is imperative that only one (1) bracket be replaced at a time.
Failure to specifically follow these instructions will result in a ruined backglass or failure of the adhesive to bond properly to the glass.
NOTE:
Before the installation of the liftgate glass ball stud bracket, make sure that the interior surface of the glass is clean and free of any visible moisture.
1.
Open the liftgate glass and support the glass with a jack stand positioned under the striker.
2.
WARNING: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (SAFETY GLASSES) IS REQUIRED WHEN WORKING WITH GLASS OR
INJURY MAY OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF GLASS BREAKAGE.
NOTE:
If you encounter ball stud brackets that do not twist off easily after removing the beauty bolt, it may be due to an alternative adhesive that was
applied as an interim repair. If the brackets cannot be removed, the glass must be replaced. Discontinue this service in lieu of liftgate glass
replacement.
CAUTION:
Several early built 2002 model year vehicles (produced from November 2000 through approximately February 2001), were produced with right-hand
threads on both right- and left-side ball stud brackets. After this time, the left-side bracket had left-hand threads and the right-side bracket had
right-hand threads. The early brackets may also be identified as not having ANY adhesive between them and the glass. When removing ball stud
bracket bolts, use extreme caution to turn the beauty bolt in the proper direction or the glass may shatter under the pressure.
Remove the bracket from the glass by first removing the beauty bolt using a T-30 Torx bit, then twist the bracket off the glass using a 17-mm
box-end wrench.
