Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
Glass Cut-Out Wire | |
Power Caulk Gun | |
Power Fixed Glass Removal Tool | |
Cold Knife | |
Knife | |
Vacuum Cleaner |
Materials
Name | Specification |
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Sika® SikaTack® MACH 60 / Sika® SikaTack® MACH 30 / Dow® BETASEAL™ Express | - |
Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive | - |
Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 |
ESR-M14P5-A |
Sika® Aktivator PRO / Dow® BETAPRIME™ 5504G / Sika® Primer-207 | - |
Repair
NOTE: Some interior trim, exterior trim and/or components may require removal based on the tools and removal method used.
NOTE: In some instances repair methods may be combined to achieve the best results.
NOTE: If any of the following conditions exist, the fixed glass must be discarded. A new fixed glass is required.
NOTICE: New or reused fixed glass must be installed within 2 hours of cutting the urethane adhesive. Exposed cut surfaces of urethane become oxidized and inactive beyond 2 hours, reducing the effectiveness of the repair bond.
NOTICE: To avoid rust formation, use extreme care not to scratch the paint or primer or damage the pinch weld during glass removal.
NOTICE: Take precautions to prevent damage to other components when cutting urethane.
NOTE: If any of the following conditions exist, the fixed glass must be discarded. A new fixed glass is required.
NOTE: Fixed glass may have locating pins that vary in location. It may be necessary to cut these pins with a utility knife.
Remove the fixed glass.WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
NOTICE: New or reused fixed glass must be installed within 2 hours of cutting the urethane adhesive. Exposed cut surfaces of urethane become oxidized and inactive beyond 2 hours, reducing the effectiveness of the repair bond.
NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld following manufacturer's instructions for the product being used. Use the same brand primer and urethane adhesive.
NOTE: Touching the adhesive surface impairs the rebonding.
NOTE: Make sure the mating surfaces are clean and free of foreign material.
NOTE: If replacing the windshield glass and equipped with a camera bracket, it must have locating pins and spacers to ensure correct alignment. Do not use a replacement windshield glass, without locating pins and spacers.
Prep the pinch weld area to install the new or reused fixed glass.NOTE: Minimize applying primer over areas with remaining urethane adhesive and observe a minimum flash time of 10 minutes.
If the paint layer was damaged on the pinch weld extending into bare metal, apply primer to those areas only.NOTE: Minimize applying primer over areas with remaining urethane adhesive and observe a minimum flash time of 10 minutes.
Apply primer as necessary.NOTE: This step only applies when installing a new fixed glass.
Clean the inside of the new fixed glass with glass cleaner.NOTE: This step only applies when installing a new fixed glass.
Apply primer according to the manufacturer's instructions to the new fixed glass. Allow at least 10 minutes to dry.NOTE: This step only applies to reusable fixed glass.
Visually inspect and remove remaining urethane adhesive from the glass leaving a thin layer to bond with the new urethane adhesive bead.NOTE: This step only applies to reusable fixed glass.
Apply primer according to the manufacturer's instructions to the fixed glass anywhere the urethane adhesive was completely removed. Allow at least 10 minutes to dry.NOTICE: Make sure the urethane bead is uniform to prevent air and water leaks.
NOTE: The fixed glass must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the urethane adhesive.
NOTE: Use a power caulk gun that applies the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.
Apply a urethane adhesive bead.NOTE: Take care in applying urethane on vehicles without peripheral moldings as urethane expulsion could become an appearance issue.
Apply a urethane adhesive bead 14 mm (0.551 in) high and 8 mm (0.314 in) wide on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld.NOTICE: The door windows must be left open during the adhesive curing time.
Open the vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure of closing doors from compromising the urethane adhesive bond.WARNING: Improper curing of the urethane adhesive may adversely affect glass retention, which is important for restraint system performance during a crash. Carefully follow the urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing instructions. Do not drive the vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s) during a crash.
NOTE: If equipped, the adhesive strip backings must be removed from the A-pillar mouldings before installing the fixed glass.
NOTE: If replacing the windshield glass and equipped with a camera bracket, it must have locating pins and spacers to ensure correct alignment. Do not use a replacement windshield glass, without locating pins and spacers.
Install the fixed glass to the vehicle.