2003 FORD MUSTANG window

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Switch —
Window Regulator Control
Removal
1. CAUTION: Use a shop towel or similar material between the tool and the door trim
panel or damage to the door trim panel may occur.
Position the window regulator switch plate aside. 1. Pull at the service notch.
2. Lift to release the clip at the rear edge.
2. Remove the window regulator control switch. 1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the connectors.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Window Defrost Switch
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the instrument panel center finish panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 12 .
2. Release the clips and remove the rear window defrost switch.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Window Glass
Removal
Convertible
1. For removal of the back window glass, refer to Section 501 - 18 .
Coupe
WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering eyes or cutting hands, wear safety
glasses and heavy gloves when cutting glass from the vehicle.
2. Remove the roof side trim moulding. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 08 .
3. Lower the rear portion of the headliner.
4. Remove the outer lip of the moulding using a utility knife.
5. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
6. CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent scratching the pinch weld.
NOTE: Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.
Using the special tool, starting at the top center of the back window glass, cut the urethane
adhesive from the glass and work down the sides.
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Rotunda Pneumatic Knife with
Offset Blade
107-
R1511 or equivalent The Pumper
164-
R2459 or equivalent Rotunda Interior Auto Glass
Cut-
Out Knife Kit
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7. Using the special tool, distance the back window glass from the body.
8. Using the special tool, cut the remaining urethane adhesive and remove the back window glass
9. Using a soft brush or vacuum, clean the pinch weld.
Installation
Convertible 1. For installation of the back window glass, refer to Section 501 - 18 .
Coupe
CAUTION: After installing the urethane installed back window glass, the vehicle should
not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. The curing time at temperatures above 13°
C (55°F) and relative humidity above 50% is 12- 24 hours (Refer to ESSEX drive away chart for
cure times as temperatures and humidity vary.). Inadequate curing of the urethane adhesive
may adversely affect the strength of the urethane adhesive bond.
2. Dry-fit the back window glass by centering it side- to-side and by adjusting the setting blocks (if
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or non-
staining grease pencil on both the glass and the vehicle body.
3. CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid scratching the pinch weld.
Trim the remaining urethane adhesive on the pinch weld using only the full- cut method. In this
method, most of the existing urethane is removed leaving a level bead around the entire pinch
weld.
4. Using a wool applicator, apply the Urethane Metal Primer Essex U- 413 meeting Ford
specification WSB-M234- C to any exposed metal on the pinch weld. Allow 6 to 10 minutes to
dry.
5. If reinstalling the original back window glass, remove the urethane adhesive from the back window glass.
6. NOTE: If a new back window glass is to be installed, attach the new moulding to the edge of the
glass starting at the top center then work down the sides and around the corners.
If installing a new back window glass, clean the inside of the glass surface with an alcohol- free
cleaner to make sure the ceramic- coated area is clean.
7. CAUTION: Wipe off the urethane glass prep immediately after each application
because it flash dries. Apply deliberate strokes, making sure not to overlap the applied
area.
If installing a new back window glass, apply Urethane Glass Prep Essex U- 401 meeting Ford
specification WSB-M2G314- B twice around the class surface to be prepped.
8. If installing a new back window glass, apply Urethane Glass Primer Essex U- 402 meeting Ford
specification WSB- M5B280-C to the same area that was in the previous step. Allow five minutes
to dry.
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10.
CAUTION: If the vehicle is to be driven within 24 hours of urethane adhesive
application, Urethane Adhesive Essex U- 216 meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G316- B
must be used due to its one hour cure time.
Apply a bead of Urethane Adhesive Essex 400- HV or Essex U-216 meeting Ford specification
WSB- M2G316- B to the pinch weld.
11. CAUTION: Open a window to prevent the back window glass from being pushed out
by air pressure when the door is closed.
Using the alignment marks install the back window glass.
12. After the glass is set, check for water leaks and add urethane adhesive where needed.
13. Install the headliner.
14. Install the roof side trim moulding. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 08 . Klj . 4 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Window Glass —
Door
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Remove the interior weatherstrip.
3. Remove the bolts and the stabilizers.
4. Remove the bolts and the upstop brackets.
5. Remove the rivet and the exterior weatherstrip.
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6. Remove the rivets.
7. Tip the front of the glass down to clear the door filler and remove the door window glass.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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