Sliding Door Window Glass: Installation
CAUTION:
A new sliding door window glass must be installed to prevent wind noise or water leaks.
- Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld using only the full-cut method. In this method, most of the existing urethane adhesive is removed leaving a level bead around the entire pinch weld.
- Use the wool applicator to apply Urethane Metal Primer Essex U-413 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G234-C to any exposed metal on the pinch weld. Allow 6 to 10 minutes to dry.
- Apply Urethane Glass Prep Essex U-401 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G314-B twice around the glass surface to be prepped in the area indicated by the dots marked on the glass.
- Apply Urethane Glass Primer Essex U-402 meeting Ford specification WSB-M5B280-C to the same area that was prepped in the previous step. Allow five minutes to dry.
- Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
- Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV or Essex U-216 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B to the sliding door glass on the primed area.
- Install the sliding door glass.
- After the urethane adhesive has cured, check for water leaks and add urethane adhesive where needed.
- Install the sliding door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
CAUTION:
Care must be taken to avoid scratching the pinch weld.
CAUTION:
Wipe off the urethane glass prep immediately after each application because it flash dries.
CAUTION:
Apply using deliberate strokes, making sure not to overlap the applied area.
CAUTION:
If vehicle is to be driven within 24 hours of urethane adhesive application, Urethane Adhesive Essex U-216 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316-B must be used due to its one hour cure time.
CAUTION:
Open the windows to prevent the sliding door glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed.