Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 5 (2003)
11. CAUTION: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body and trim panels.
NOTE:
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Some resistance may be encountered when cutting through the glass locating pegs in the lower corners of the glass.
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Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting the urethane adhesive.
Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the rear glass. Start at the top center and work out and down the pillars to the lower
corners cutting to the given maximum depths.
1
25 mm.
2
65 mm.
3
80 mm.
All vehicles
12. Remove the rear window glass.
13. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing urethane installed glass parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. At
temperatures above 21 °C (70°F) and relative humidities above 50%, adequate cure time is typically 24 hours. (Refer to Essex drive away chart
for the cure times as temperatures and humidity vary.) Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the rear window
glass.
All vehicles
1. Remove the remaining part of the locating pegs from the rear window glass flange.
2. NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld.
Trim the remaining urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive must be smooth and free of cuts and contamination after trimming. Avoid touching
the urethane adhesive after preparation.
3. Apply the urethane metal primer to any exposed or damaged metal on the pinch weld.
4. If installing the original rear window glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.
5. Clean the rear window glass with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.
6. CAUTION: Wipe off the urethane glass prep immediately after each application because it flash dries.
If installing a new rear window glass, apply urethane glass prep twice to the area to be urethaned.
7. If installing a new rear window glass, apply urethane glass primer to the same area that was prepped in the previous step. Allow five minutes to
dry.
