Other Name: Glass - Windscreen; Windshield Glass, Front; Windshield, Front
Position: Front
Replaced by: LJ6Z-7803100-L
Fits the following Ford Models:
Escape | 2020-2022 | S, SE, SE Hybrid, SE Plug-In Hybrid, SE Sport Hybrid, SEL, SEL Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
Expedition | 2022-2024 | King Ranch, Limited, Max King Ranch, Max Limited, Max Platinum, Max SSV, Max XL, Max XLT, Platinum, SSV, Timberline, XL, XL STX, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
A: The windshield resealing process starts with taking out the RH- and LH-side A-pillar trim panels and sun visors together with their retainers and also the overhead console when present. First dismantle all roof opening panel trim together with interior mirror before lowering the front portion of the headliner. As the next step remove the wiper pivot arms together with the cowl panel grille. A clean line must be prepared through the combination of the glass and urethane on the inside top and sides and outside bottom using alcohol-free cleaning solution. The high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun should be used to apply a smooth continuous bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV to the cleaned area with a urethane applicator tip trimmed to specification. Complete the urethane filling process while wiping away remaining materials. Test the urethane adhesive after it cures for one hour using leaks tests. Continue adding additional urethane adhesive for security purposes when required. Reinstall the cowl panel grille while conducting the procedure to install wiper pivot arms. Finish by raising the headliner into its proper position. Reinstallation of roof opening panel trim, interior mirror, sun visors, retainers, and overhead console must be done before installing the RH- and LH-side A-pillar trim panels. An alcohol-free cleaner needs application for cleaning both the windshield glass exterior and interior surfaces.
A: You should start windshield resealing by removing right-hand and left-hand A-pillar trim panels followed by the overhead console. First separate the sun visors from the vehicle by unscrewing two parts and removing two clips from both left-hand and right-hand sides. Support the front part of the headliner while it rests on an appropriate backing material. Convertibles need the removal of their header trim panel as well. You must eliminate the cowl vent screen before implementing a non-alcohol based glass cleaning solution on the windshield glass interior and exterior surfaces. The urethane adhesive applicator tip requires cutting to specific dimensions before applying the adhesive through a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun in a consistent bead formation without gaps. It is necessary to spread urethane adhesive across the existing urethane on windshield top and sides from inside the vehicle and to apply it on the bottom from exterior of the vehicle. Inspection of the windshield glass seal must be performed when the urethane has dried to check for any leaks or tears where extra urethane adhesive may be required for addition. The windscreen cowl vent screen goes back into position and convertibles require putting back both the header trim panel as well as A-pillar trim panels. To replace the front part of the coupe headliner follows by installing sun visors with clip and screw fasteners before reattaching the overhead console and A-pillar trim elements. Finish the installation by taking required adjustments of the wiper blade and pivot arms.
Q: How to service and repair a windshield on Ford Focus?
A: A proper windshield service or repair requires initial removal of the cowl panel grille followed by extracting the A-pillar trim panels, interior mirror and sun visors and their retaining clips along with lowering the front headliner portion near the windshield header. Operation technicians should apply oil-free compressed air or use clean shop towels to clean the windshield pinch weld area of all foreign materials. The Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool requires the windscreen's urethane adhesive to get water-based lubrication before operation. Protective gloves together with eye protection should be worn at all times when performing this work to avoid injuries. Keeping the paint and primer free from scratches in the pinch weld area will prevent rust formation. When inserting the blade into the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool maintain the flat side against the glass keeping the urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld for the dry fit of the replacement windshield. Support the windshield glass through its entire length as you begin to cut the urethane adhesive starting from the glass center and proceeding toward its lower corners. Use The Pumper to push the windshield glass away from the body before cutting the rest of the urethane adhesive when removing the glass. Place the windshield glass on a stable work surface. Place the newly fitted windshield glass over the urethane adhesive bead and position it in the center opening before adjusting any stop block positioning as necessary. Draw alignment marks on the surface through the use of tape or non-staining grease pencil marks. Place the glass with its interior surface on top of a solid work surface following dry-fitting. Repair all damaged areas on the pinch weld because this structural part must stay intact. Also normalize the pinch weld surface to prevent scratches. Remove the urethane adhesive from the pinch weld base until it results in a 1 to 2 mm edge which must then get wiped clean with a shop towel or oil-free compressed air. The process for glass replacement includes removing all unused urethane adhesive before applying a thin adhesive layer. Take a new windshield glass and use glass cleaner to clean its interior surface. The installation requires identical urethane adhesive and glass primer products which users should apply following manufacturer guidelines after the primer reaches minimum 6-minute dry time. Wield a specified length of urethane adhesive applicator tip to transfer adhesive onto the bead where you removed the trim while making sure the adhesive stays seamless against the surface. You must wait until the instanceof the urethane adhesive achieves proper hardness according to manufacturer guidelines for glass retention before starting vehicle operation. Before placing the windshield open all windows to stop air pressure from damaging the adhesive bond and use the alignment marks for proper positioning. The urethane adhesive needs at least one hour of curing time before leak tests can start and the technician should inspect the seal while reapplying adhesive if needed. After curing the windshield reinstall all components including the headliner, sun visors, retaining clips, interior mirror and cowl panel grille along with the A-pillar trim panels.