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 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 to the given maximum depths.
1
23 mm.
2
75 mm.
3
160 mm.
9. Install the special tool into the top of the windshield glass and inflate. Cut the urethane adhesive from comer to corner along the bottom of the
windshield glass.
10. Remove the windshield glass and the windshield weatherstrip.
11. 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 has cured. At temperatures above
21°C (70°F) and relative humidities above 50%, adequate cure time is typically 24 hours. (Refer to the Essex drive away chart for the cure
times as the temperatures and humidity vary). Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the windshield.
1. Remove the remaining part of the glass locating pegs from the windshield glass flange.
2. Dry fit the windshield glass to the existing urethane adhesive bead on the body pinch weld. Align the windshield glass in the opening for a uniform
fit.
3. Use a non-permanent pencil to make alignment marks on the windshield glass at the setting blocks and the body to aid in the installation alignment
of the windshield glass.
4. Remove the windshield glass.