Escape 2WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2010)
13. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any foreign material or dirt from the pinch weld.
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.
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Center the windshield glass in the opening.
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Adjust the windshield glass stop blocks (if equipped) as needed for best fit.
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Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil (preferably at the windshield glass stop blocks if equipped) on the windshield
glass and the body.
2. After the dry-fit alignment, remove the glass from the windshield opening and place on a stable work surface with the interior side of the glass
facing up.
3. WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left
unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle
occupant(s).
NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions.
Use the same brand pinch weld, glass primer and urethane adhesive.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1 mm to 2 mm (0.04 in to 0.08 in) base of original equipment urethane adhesive on
the pinchweld.
4. Using a clean shop towel, brush or oil-free, compressed air, clean the pinch weld area around the existing urethane adhesive. Remove any foreign
material or water that may have entered during windshield removal.
5. If reinstalling the same windshield glass, remove the windshield moulding and remaining urethane adhesive from the glass leaving a thin layer to
bond with the new urethane adhesive bead.
6. Clean the inside of the new windshield glass with glass cleaner.
7. NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and glass primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane
adhesive and glass primer. For additional information, refer to the Material Chart in this procedure.
If installing a new windshield glass, apply glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
8. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
9. NOTE: The windshield glass must be positioned within 10 minutes of applying the urethane adhesive.
NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.
Apply urethane adhesive on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld, starting and ending at the bottom of the
windshield near the center, make sure there are no gaps in the bead.
