OEM 2009 Ford E-250 Windshield

2009 Ford E-250 Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install windshield glass on 2009 Ford E-250?

  A: Windshield glass removal requires users to uninstall the wiper pivot arms together with cowl grille panels followed by drilling rivets which will separate windshield glass stops. The rest of this process starts by extracting the inside rear view mirror as well as the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels, overhead console (if present), dome lamp assembly (if present), sun visors and their respective clips then finally it requires lowering the front portion of the headliner. Prior to urethane adhesive cutting you need to clean every portion of the windshield pinch welds free from all foreign substances. Cut the urethane adhesive with the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool that has water-based lubrication starting at the top center and working towards the bottom corners but the technician should provide windshield glass support to stop it from falling. The Pumper should be used to move the windshield glass away from the body structure while another technician helps with glass removal before placing the glass on a secure work surface with its inner face pointing up. Remove the windshield header seal. When installing the pinch weld repair all existing corrosion until it achieves structural stability before scratching it. The area on the pinch weld requires urethane adhesive cutting to expose a 1.0-1.5 mm surface base before cleaning with shop towels or a compressor blowing oil-free air. Affix the windshield glass stops through riveting. The original windshield glass can be reused only after removing the remaining urethane adhesive but you should leave behind a thin adhesive layer for the bonding process. A cleaned windshield header seal goes onto the glass surface before cleaning the inside with glass cleaner. Follow manufacturer directions when using the same urethane adhesive and glass primer by applying the primer before allowing the solution to dry for at least six minutes. Use specified urethane adhesive applicator tip settings to apply the urethane adhesive along the pinch weld urethane bead after trimming the urethane while eliminating any adhesive gaps. It is mandatory to refrain from driving the vehicle until the urethane adhesive completes its curing process according to manufacturer recommendations. Client assistance is required to place the windshield glass following window opening to address air pressure difficulties. Urethane adhesive needs to be filled into the cavities between the LH and RH sides of the windshield header seal and the sheet metal extending 50 mm from the A-pillar bases. Check for air and water leaks after the urethane adhesive achieves full cure. Additionally you should add more adhesive where needed. End the installation by moving the front headliner section then putting in sun visors with their clips as well as dome lights, overhead storage, interior rearview mirror and the left and right A-pillar trims, cowl grille panels and wiper pivot arms.