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Windshield Reseal

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Material

Item Specification
Dow Automotive 2-Hour Cure
 		  
Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express
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Sika 2-Hour Cure
 		  
Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP
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  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  2. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  3. If equipped, remove the overhead console or dome lamp assembly. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
  4. Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
  5. Remove the sun visors.
  6. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield upper opening and block with a suitable material.
  7. Clean the edge formed by the existing urethane and the glass on the inside at the top and sides and outside on the bottom of the windshield with an alcohol free cleaner.
  8. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 1: Identifying Urethane Applicator Tip Specification
    G03890979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
  9. Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the cleaned area.
    10. NOTE: Make sure all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
  10. Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess adhesive.
    11. CAUTION: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  11. After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  12. Install the sun visors.
  13. Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
  14. If equipped, install the overhead console or dome lamp assembly. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
  15. Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  16. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
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