OEM 2009 Ford Taurus Windshield

2009 Ford Taurus Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the windshield glass on 2009 Ford Taurus?

  A: Accessible repair and servicing of the windshield glass requires removing both the interior mirror and the A-pillar trim panels first. Lower a section of the front headliner by the windshield header just enough to reach the glass area then secure it by using appropriate support. To proceed with removing the cowl panel grille users must wear protective gloves along with eye protection since this step creates a risk of injury. Protect the paint and primer on the pinch weld when taking off windshield glass because this step prevents rust development. The flat side of the Deluxe Windshield Remover Tool blade should face the glass because it will protect the urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld for easy installation of a new windshield. The existing urethane adhesive needs a water-based lubrication to make cutting easier. Having multiple technicians working on this task yields better results according to professional recommendation. Use a Deluxe Windshield Remover Tool to cut the urethane adhesive from the windshield glass from the center top toward the bottom corner positions. Afterward, implement The Pumper to create distance between the glass and vehicle body then finish cutting the adhesive before removing the glass. The windshield glass installation starts with dry fitting the glass to the present urethane adhesive bead at the body pinch weld while preserving its alignment. When marking windshield glass for alignment use a pen with temporary ink at the body and setting blocks. Users should remove glass pieces then fix all corrosion present on pinch welds which provide vital structural support to the automobile. The pinch weld requires no scratching while you must fix small scrapes and metal exposure by following the manufacturer's methods using specific pinch weld primer as well as glass primer and urethane adhesive products from the same company. Separate the urethane adhesive to achieve a base width between 1 mm and 2 mm at the pinch weld before cleaning the area from all foreign substances. The inside surface needs glass cleaner to clean residual urethane adhesive before reinstalling original windshield glass. The installation process of new glass requires glass primer application following manufacturer guidelines with a minimum drying period of 6 minutes. A high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun with a specific applicator tip cut to size should be used to maintain continuous urethane adhesive application without any gaps on top of the trimmed bead. Driving the vehicle should not occur before urethane adhesive curing while adhering to manufacturer-issued curing directions for adequate glass retention. Open all vehicle windows before placing the windshield glass to stop air pressure from weakening the adhesive bond. The technician must align the glass with the mark points while the adhesive cures for one hour minimum. Afterward you need to place back the cowl panel grille, headliner, interior mirror along with A-pillar trim panels.