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Diagnosis and Testing > < Rear Seat Backrest - 2.0L Duratec-RS (Zetec)
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Glass, Frames and Mechanisms Focus RS 2003 (09/2002-)
Description and Operation

Opening Windows

Electrically operated front windows are standard on the Focus, with the exception of the 3 door Ambiente variant which are manually operated.

Vehicles with front power windows only have a one-touch down function on the drivers door window.

Global closing of front and rear electrically operated power windows is an option on Focus. All windows have a one-touch down and a one-touch up function, combined with anti-trap protection, which is active whenever the window is closing. Global closing can only be operated by using the remote key.

The multiple switch on the driver door incorporates a safety switch which, when operated, prevents the rear windows from being opened by the rear door window switches. However, the rear windows can still be operated from the driver switch.

Vehicles equipped with electrically operated front and rear windows require an initialization process to be carried out on each window motor. The initialization is carried out before the vehicle leaves the production plant. However, the initialization process will need to be carried out again whenever the power supply has been disconnected.

Initialization is carried out by operating the window switch and fully closing the window. When the window reaches its fully closed position the switch must remain depressed for a further second, released and pressed again for one second.

Fixed/Direct Glazed Windows

The Focus has a heated rear window as standard on all models and an optional heated windshield.

The windshield, rear window and rear quarter windows are directly glazed to the window opening flange by means of a polyurethane (PU) adhesive bead. In addition to fixing the glass to the opening flange, the adhesive bead also form as a water tight seal around the inner edge of the glass.

It is essential for good adhesion and sealing of direct glazed windows that the correct materials are used and the at the PU adhesive is allowed to cure.

NOTE:
NOTE:Should the ambient temperature fall below 10°C, artificial warming of the adhesive (using a hot air gun) should be employed.

The curing time of the adhesive depends not only on temperature, but also on the relative humidity of the air. The cure time for a warm humid environment will be shorter than that for a cool, dry atmosphere.

NOTE:
NOTE:A surface of water on the bond line of the glass or on the window opening flange will prevent the adhesive correctly bonding the two surfaces.

Any moisture on the bond line of the glass or on the window opening flange must be removed using a hot air gun before applying the PU bead.

An oscillating cutter, an assortment of special cutting blades, a cartridge gun and two glaziers suction cups will be required in addition to the contents supplied with the Ford repair kit to perform direct glazing operations.

Diagnosis and Testing > < Rear Seat Backrest - 2.0L Duratec-RS (Zetec)