OEM 2007 Ford Mustang Windshield

2007 Ford Mustang Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and replace the windshield glass on 2007 Ford Mustang?

  A: Begin the windshield glass replacement process by putting on safety glasses combined with heavy gloves to defend against glass fragments. You should start the task by taking off both the interior rear view mirror and the cowl vent screen. Protect the pinch weld from damage while applying water lubrication to the adhesive to aid cutting work. Apply the cutting tool to the lowest windshield glass corner and proceed with adhesive removal before cleaning the pinch weld area with soft materials. After urethane adhesive curing the vehicle needs to remain parked until the time listed in the drive away chart which correlates with temperature and humidity conditions. Check the windshield glass position by dry-fitting it across the width while readjusting set blocks when present and creating alignment marks on the glass and vehicle body. Truncate the urethane after the second glass removal to produce a 1 mm to 2 mm layer on the pinch weld. The procedure for windshield replacement differs between original glass reinstallations and new glass installations which begin by removing urethane adhesive or proceeding with new moulding application starting from the top center before applying glass cleaner to clean the inside surface. Apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer directions while allowing at least 6 minutes to dry before using adhesive and primer products with the same brand and cure-rate specifications. The specified applicator tip should be cut before applying a continuous urethane adhesive bead along the pinch weld using either an electric caulk gun with high ratio power or a battery-operated caulk gun. Mask all gaps with smooth applications of this adhesive. Open a window to maintain an even pressure inside the car while closing the door. Then install the windshield glass by aligning with the marks. Testing of the cured urethane seal should be done for air and water leaks before adding additional adhesive if needed. You must reinstall both the interior rear view mirror and the cowl vent screen as the last step.