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Glass Reseal - Windshield

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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
 		  
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP
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Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner
ZC-23		 ESR-M14P5-A
  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  2. If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL & CONSOLE article.
  3. Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrips aside.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Weatherstrip
    GF0018613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panel.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying A-Pillar Trim Panel
    GF0018614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the LH and RH sun visors and sun visor clips.
  6. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner 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 glass cleaner.
  8. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Urethane Applicator Tip Specification
    G03890979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  9. Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
    • Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.
    • Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.
    10. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  10. After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  11. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  12. Install the LH and RH sun visors and sun visor clips.
  13. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panel.
    14. Fig 4: Identifying A-Pillar Trim Panel
    GF0018614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
    15. Fig 5: Identifying Weatherstrip
    GF0018613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL & CONSOLE article.
  16. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
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