OEM Lincoln Windshield

Lincoln Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Windshield, Front
  AL1Z-7803100-B
  Q: How to remove and install windshield glass on Lincoln Navigator?

  A: Start windshield glass replacement by removing the cowl panel grille followed by A-pillar trim panels while overhead console and rain sensor must be detached if they exist. You need to disconnect the interior rear view mirror together with sun visors before you lower the front area of the headliner. Pull away the windshield side mouldings beginning at the upper corner while after that remove the upper windshield weather strip. Before cutting the urethane adhesive mark the outside of windshield glass with wax pencil where the stops are located then clean the pinch weld area with oil-free compressed air or a clean shop towel. The Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool should only be used once you lubricate the urethane adhesive with water and put on protective gloves along with eye protection. After placing the ribbon of the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool blade with its flat edge on the windshield glass' pinch weld area you must support the windshield while keeping the urethane adhesive bead toward the pinch weld. Begin your urethane adhesive cuts from the upper center section while using The Pumper to elevate the windshield from the body frame and make cuts from the corners to the opposite corners. rocessing the windshield glass demands two technicians to handle it properly when placing it on a firm support surface. Check the windshield glass fit against the existing urethane adhesive bead by placing it in the opening while making adjustments to the stop blocks until installation is centered correctly. Mark the necessary alignment points with tape and non-staining grease pencil. Lay the windshield glass with its interior facing upwards on a solid work surface following dry-fitting completion. The pinch weld area should receive repairs to remove any corrosion while keeping scratch-free and then the urethane adhesive base must be trued up to 1-2 millimeters. Several steps should follow the thorough cleaning of the pinch weld area including removing residual urethane adhesive only when using the same glass. Use glass cleaner to clean both the inside of the new windshield glass while giving special attention to removing all traces from the blackened border. Glass primer must be applied as per manufacturer specifications during new windshield installation with a minimum drying time of 6 minutes. Use the upper windshield weather strip while cutting the urethane adhesive applicator tip to spec and applying a smooth urethane adhesive bead along the trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld with no spacing allowed. Drive the vehicle only after completing the urethane adhesive curing process as indicated by the manufacturer. After making alignment marks for the windshield glass position the vehicle should have windows open. Testing air and water leaks during urethane adhesive cure demands at least one hour waiting time. Also verify all components achieve proper seating before installing windshield side mouldings, headliner, interior rear view mirror, rain sensor, overhead console, A-pillar trim panels, sun visors and cowl panel grille. To test for falling objects in the defroster vents the technician should operate the defroster blower at high speed.
• Windshield
  8A5Z-5403100-A
  Q: How to remove and install windshield glass on Lincoln MKS?

  A: The windshield glass removal process starts with displacing the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) roof ditch mouldings' front sections by removing their front scrivets and pulling upward to detach the front clips. You must begin the windshield removal process by taking off the upper cowl panel grille and both LH and RH A-pillar trim panels and the overhead console along with the rain sensor (if wipers are rain-sensitive) and passenger front assist handle and LH and RH sun visors. The front segment of the headliner should be lowered before blocking it with proper materials. You must use eye protection together with protective gloves while performing this operation. Apply water to the present urethane adhesive so the Deluxe Windshield Removal Tool can cut the adhesive by beginning at the top center and proceeding toward the bottom corners. Complete the windshield glass removal through the following steps: use The Pumper and increase the windshield glass distance from the vehicle body and then cut away the remaining urethane adhesive before extracting the glass. The windshield glass should be fitted dry to the existing urethane adhesive bead found on the body pinch weld while maintaining uniform positioning. Apply non-permanent pencil marks on glass and body to verify their alignment. Set the windshield glass on an unmovable surface. Any corrosion on the pinch weld requires repair and the weld must be kept free from all scratches. Cut away 1 mm to 2 mm of urethane adhesive from the edges before vacuum cleaning and brushing the surface of the pinch weld. The process of reusing original glass requires removal of surplus urethane adhesive followed by application of glass cleaner to the inside surface. Follow manufacturer directions regarding glass primer application then let the primer sit for a duration of 6 minutes before proceeding. A high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun should be used to apply urethane adhesive after trimming the bead while avoiding gaps in the application. It is essential to open all vehicle windows before moving the windshield glass into position because atmospheric pressure could influence the adhesive bond. Work with the marks to position the windshield glass before starting vehicle operation until the urethane adhesive reaches full cure as stated by the manufacturer. Cured windshield seals must be examined for leaks before adding more adhesive if needed. To finish the process install the headliner then position the sun visors and passenger front assist handle followed by the rain sensor when equipped before connecting electrical connectors while installing overhead console and adding A-pillar trim panels upper cowl panel grille along with roof ditch mouldings that you would secure with the scrivet. Use glass cleaner to clean the interior and exterior parts of the windshield glass thoroughly.
• Windshield
  3W1Z-5403100-AA
  Q: How to reseal a windshield on Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The windshield resealing process requires the removal of cowl panel grille and overhead console if installing such components. Detach first the LH and RH front door weather strips before removing the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels and the sun visors accompanied by their retaining clips. Lower the front mid-section of the headliner partially before supporting this region with proper material. Clear the existing urethane adhesive edge along the glass on windshield interiors at the top and sides as well as the exterior at the bottom using glass cleaner. Use the specified length of urethane adhesive applicator tip together with a high-ratio caulk gun operated by electricity or batteries to spread the urethane adhesive properly while creating one continuous glue line free from any openings. Apply a continuous urethane adhesive adhesive bead from inside the windshield top and sides and from the exterior on its bottom edge. The urethane adhesive needs at least one hour of curing time before leak inspections; additional adhesive should be added if leaks appear. Reposition the cured front part of the headliner while reinstalling the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sun visor clips combined with both A-pillar trim panels and front door weather strips on their respective sides. Reinstall the overhead console followed by the cowl panel grille when applying to the process.