OEM 2006 Ford Mustang Windshield

2006 Ford Mustang Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install windshield glass safely and effectively on 2006 Ford Mustang?

  A: The first step to remove windshield glass requires safety glasses and heavy gloves which shield users from glass splinters. Start your work by removing both the cowl vent screen and the rear view mirror within the interior compartment. Users should protect the pinch weld from scratches and should apply water to the existing urethane adhesive to make cutting possible. Use a suitable tool to initiate cutting the urethane adhesive at the windshield glass bottom edge before removing the glass while cleaning the pinch weld with a soft brush or vacuum. The installation process requires no vehicle movement while the urethane adhesive needs to cure fully according to the drive away charts of individual urethane products that take temperature and humidity into account. Place the windshield glass in its correct position and adjust the setting blocks when present before marking alignment points both on the glass and vehicle body. Reposition the glass for a final time to trim urethane following the pinch weld until leaving 1 to 2 mm base. Begin with the top center for attaching new glass and clean the inner surface with alcohol-free cleaner. Apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer directions and allow it to dry for minimum 6 minutes. Adhesive and primer should use equal-brand and cure-rate products. Users should cut the applicator tip according to specification before applying a continuous bead of urethane adhesive through a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun to smooth out all pinch weld gaps. Insert a window opening before glass installation to stop air pressure from forcing the glass during door closure. Use alignment marks to correctly place the windshield glass. Once urethane cures perform leak test on the seal while adding additional adhesive if needed. Last step is to put back the interior rear view mirror and cowl vent screen.