OEM 2009 Ford Explorer Windshield

2009 Ford Explorer Windshield Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair a windshield on 2009 Ford Explorer?

  A: Service and repair work on the windshield starts with removal of right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) side A-pillar trim panels together with sun visors and their retainers and optional overhead console and roof opening panel trim. The service and repair start by removing the interior mirror while lowering the headliner front section and then moving to the cowl panel grille. The heated windshield electrical connectors require disconnection by removing their connectors from both retainer and stud. A flat screwdriver helps to lower the setting blocks until they release. Clean the windshield pinch weld area with an oil-free compressed air or shop towel before starting to cut the urethane adhesive. Use protective gloves together with eye protection whenever performing this process to stay safely protected from injuries. Take care to avoid damaging the paint or primer at the pinch weld spot to stop rust formation from occurring. You should insert the blade of the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool into its slot so the flat side faces the glass while keeping the urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld for a dry fit of the new windshield. Before making cuts apply water on the urethane adhesive and keep the windshield glass elevated to prevent it from falling. Start the urethane adhesive cutting process at the ceiling center and proceed to the floor corners before using The Pumper to create windshield space from the car body. Two technicians are needed to remove windshield installations yet the reinstall process requires windshield taping at the stops to ensure proper alignment. Set the work area with the windshield glass before beginning to cut it out. Use the top adjusters to lift the blocks until they meet the surface height before setting the lock mechanism. Set the new windshield glass against its designated urethane adhesive bead position in the opening while making alignment marks. Later combine the interior side with the exterior sides of the glass. Position glass assemblies for dry-fitting with their interior aspect facing toward the ceiling. Address all corrosion damage on the pinch weld since this component supports structure yet protect it from scratching. After cleaning the pinch weld region with oil-free compressed air or a shop towel remove a 1 mm to 2 mm adhesive base from the section before continuing. The warranty requires you to apply glass primer on the original windshield and trim the urethane adhesive to a thin layer before bonding. Check the flat foil connectors at the bottom of the new windshield for damage then carefully clean the interior surface of the glass. The glass primer needs to be applied per manufacturer guidelines then require six minutes of dry time. A high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun should be used to distribute urethane adhesive across the pinch weld bead perimeter while making sure the bead remains even without any voids. Driveway prohibition applies until the urethane adhesive adhesive reachs full cure based upon manufacturer specified guidelines. The installer should first open vehicle windows before installing the windshield to stop air pressure from affecting the bond. Test the windshield for leaks only after a one-hour urethane cure period and alignment mark usage. Follow the installation process by connecting heated windshield electrical wires if present then install the cowl panel grille before raising the headliner and putting in place interior mirror, sun visors and retainers while also adding the overhead console and roof opening panel trim and ending with RH and LH side A-pillar trim panel installation. Clear glass cleaner should be used to clean both exterior and interior windshield surfaces.