How to PROPERLY Replace a Rear Windshield (No Special Tools DIY)

Summary by Krater

This video provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to safely and properly replace a broken rear windshield on a Mercury Milan using common hand tools, new urethane adhesive, and primer.

From the video

Answers: How do I replace a broken rear windshield?

• rear windshield replacement
• glass removal from pinch weld
• urethane adhesive application
• primer application on glass and pinch weld
• testing rear windshield heater elements

What it concludes

• Used glass from a junkyard is a cost-effective alternative to OEM glass, costing 75 dollars compared to 500 dollars.
• A 1/4 inch triangular urethane bead provides more contact surface with the glass and pinch weld, creating a stronger bond than a round bead.
• Using a razor blade with tape on the corners prevents scratching the paint on the pinch weld during urethane removal.
• Opening a window slightly helps equalize air pressure inside the car and prevents pressure from blowing out the newly installed windshield.
• Urethane adhesive requires 24 hours to fully cure before the car is ready for use.