Section 01-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Window Glass, Rear Quarter

Removal

  1. Remove upper quarter trim panel (52018) around quarter window glass.

  1. Remove six nuts retaining quarter window glass from the inside of the vehicle.

  1. Remove the quarter window glass by pushing with enough pressure to separate the butyl seal.





  1. Clean the old seal from the body recess and from the quarter window glass. All traces of the old sealing material must be removed.

  1. Inspect for sheet metal damage. Check the sealing surface of the flange for chipped or missing paint. Repair as necessary.

Installation

  1. NOTE: Sheet metal flange and quarter window glass must be clean and free of defects.

    Apply Foam Core Butyl Service Tape to the back side of the quarter window glass on the sealing surface, if not already present, and remove protective backing paper.

  1. Press quarter window glass assembly into place. Use enough pressure to seat the quarter window glass firmly, but avoid damaging or distorting quarter window glass.

  1. Install the six quarter window glass nuts and tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in).

  1. Test for leaks. If leaks are present, repeat above steps.

  1. Install upper quarter trim panel around quarter window glass.