Glass Reseal - Rear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Material
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE |
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| Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express |
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| SIKA 2-HOUR CURE |
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| Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP |
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| Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 |
ESR-M14P5-A |
- Remove the parcel shelf. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION article.
- Remove the high-mounted stoplamp. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
- Disconnect the rear window glass electrical connectors.
- 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 rear window with glass cleaner.
- Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
- Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the rear window glass from the interior of the vehicle.
- Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the rear window glass from the exterior of the vehicle.
- After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the rear window seal for air or water leaks through the urethane bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
- Install the rear window glass electrical connectors.
- Install the high-mounted stoplamp. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
- Install the parcel shelf. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION article.
NOTE:
Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that applies the urethane adhesive with less effort and continuous bead.
NOTE:
Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
NOTE:
The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.