Windows and Glass: Description and Operation

Opening Windows
The front and rear windows are manually operated. There is a market option of power front and rear windows.

The power operated windows are activated by switches on each passenger door or by a multiple switch on the drivers door. The drivers door window switch is a two stage switch and incorporates one touch down facility. The multiple switch is contained in one multifunction switch assembly which incorporates a window inhibit switch.

Fixed Windows
The Contour/Mystique has a heated rear window fitted as standard on all models.

Direct Glazing
The Contour/Mystique windshield and heated rear window are directly glazed to the window opening by means of a polyurethane (PU) adhesive head.

In addition to fixing the glass to the aperture, the adhesive bead also forms a watertight seal around the inner edge of the glass.

It is essential for good adhesion and sealing of direct glazed windows that the correct materials are used that the PU adhesive is allowed to cure.

CAUTION: Should the ambient temperature fall below 10°C, artificial warming of the adhesive (using a hot air gun) should be employed.

The curing time of the adhesive depends not only on temperature, but also on the relative humidity of the air. The cure time for a warm humid environment will he shorter than that for a cool, dry atmosphere.

NOTE: A surface film of water on the bond line of the glass or on the window opening flange will prevent the adhesive correctly bonding the two surfaces.

Any moisture on the bond line of the glass or on the window aperture must be removed using a hot air gun before applying the PU bead.

To perform direct glazing operations, an oscillating cutter, an assortment of special cutting blades, a cartridge gun and two glazier suction cups will be required in addition to the contents supplied with the Ford repair kit.