Windshield Glass: Notes

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIAL TOOL(S)

G04683662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Interior Auto Glass Cut-Out Knife Kit (Electric)
164-R2450 or equivalent
G04683663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pneumatic Knife with Offset Blade
107-R1511 or equivalent
G04683664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
The Pumper
164-R2459 or equivalent
MATERIAL

Item Specification
DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE  
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express -
Dow Urethane One Step Glass Primer Betaprime® 5500/5500A/5500SA -
SIKA 2-HOUR CURE  
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP -
Sika Urethane Metal and Glass Primer Sika 206 G+P -
Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 ESR-M14P5-A
Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Glass Components
G04683665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
RENDER: 1.0x

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