Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 5 (2003)
8. 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 bottom 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
30 mm.
2
25 mm.
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.
1. Dry fit the rear window glass to the existing urethane adhesive on the body pinch weld. Align the glass in the opening for a uniform fit.
2. Use a non-premanent pencil to make alignment marks to aid in the installation alignment of the rear window glass.
3. Remove the rear window glass.
4. NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld area.
Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld. The urethane adhesive must be smooth and free of cuts and contamination after
trimming. Avoid touching the urethane adhesive after preparation.
5. Apply urethane metal primer to any exposed or damaged metal on the pinch weld.
6. If installing the original rear window glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.
7. Clean the rear window glass with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.
8. 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.
9. 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.
