Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001)
7. Lower the front portion of the headliner.
8. Remove the interior rear view mirror.
9. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld area.
10. Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass starting at the top center and work toward the bottom corners.
NOTE: Lubricate the urethane bond with water to aid the special tool when cutting the urethane seal.
11. Using the special tool, distance the windshield glass from the body.
12. Using the special tool, cut the remaining Urethane Adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
13. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld area.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: After installing the urethane installed glass, the vehicle should not be driven until the urethane has cured. The curing times at temperatures
above 13 °C (55 °F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12-24 hours (refer to Essex Drive Away Chart for cure times, as temperatures and humidity
vary). Inadequate curing of the urethane may adversely affect the strength of the urethane bond.
1. Dry fit the windshield glass and center it on the setting blocks (if equipped). Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil on both
glass and vehicle body.
