MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Fixed Glass

501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms

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2. NOTE: Take care in applying urethane on vehicles without peripheral moldings as urethane expulsion could become an appearance issue.

Apply a urethane adhesive bead 14 mm (0.551 in) high and 8 mm (0.314 in) wide on top of the existing trimmed urethane adhesive bead on the pinch weld. Use the General Equipment: Power Caulk Gun Material : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive Material : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive

3. Make sure there are no gaps in the bead.

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11. NOTICE: The door windows must be left open during the adhesive curing time.

Open the vehicle windows to prevent the air pressure of closing doors from compromising the urethane adhesive bond.

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WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

NOTE: If equipped, the adhesive strip backings must be removed from the A-pillar mouldings before installing the fixed glass.

Install the fixed glass to the vehicle.

1. Install the fixed glass, pressing firmly by hand to ensure a good bond.

2. Secure the fixed glass in the correct position with tape until the urethane adhesive has cured.

13. If necessary, remove excess uncured urethane adhesive from the interior and exterior surface of the fixed glass. Material : Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (U.S.) / ZC-23 (U.S.) (ESR-M14P5-A)

14. Install any removed components as needed.

15. If equipped, carry out the IPMA camera alignment.

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