OEM 2005 Ford Mustang Windshield

2005 Ford Mustang Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install windshield glass safely and effectively on 2005 Ford Mustang?

  A: The first step for removing windshield glass requires safety glasses together with heavy gloves that protect against glass splinters. Your first step needs to be the removal of the cowl ventilation screen. Precise caution should be observed while cutting the pinch weld because water-lubricated existing urethane helps with the process. Start cutting the urethane adhesive at the windshield glass bottom corner using a proper tool before glass removal. A soft brush and vacuum tool should be used to clean the pinch weld area. When installing the windshield glass always maintain the vehicle at rest and wait for the urethane adhesive to cure during a 12 to 24 hour period when the temperature remains above 13°C (55°F) and relative humidity exceeds 50%. Tape or non-staining pencil marks for alignment should be added by dry-fitting the windshield glass through proper block settings. Use the full-cut method to trim the pinch weld urethane adhesive until it forms a level surface. Use a wool applicator to apply urethane metal primer on all pinch weld metal surfaces before allowing drying for 6 to 10 minutes. Before reinstalling the original windshield glass you need to remove all urethane adhesive from the glass surface. The attachment of new windshield mouldings should begin at the top center before working to the sides and developing curvature around all corners. Clean the interior surface of new glass using alcohol-free cleaner followed by quick removal of urethane prep while applying it in point-by-point method with no overlapping. Apply urethane glass prep to the glass surface twice before applying urethane glass primer to the same area which needs to dry for five minutes. The urethane adhesive needs its applicator tip trimmed to size before users spread it onto the pinch weld area. Holding a window opening will stop the windshield glass from moving because of air pressure buildup after closing the door. Afterward position the windshield glass on its marks. A post-glass check for moisture leaks should be followed by adding urethane adhesive in needed areas before reinstalling the cowl vent screen.