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Windshield Reseal: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV WSB-M2G316-B
  1. Remove the cowl grille panel. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  2. Remove the LH and RH windshield mouldings. For additional information, refer to MOULDINGS .
  3. Remove the screws and the LH and RH sun visors.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
      G03203560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the screws and the LH and RH sun visor clips.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws
    G03203561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM - LS .
  6. Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrip aside.
  7. If equipped, remove the LH and RH passenger assist handles.
  8. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  9. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
  10. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 3: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip To Specification
    G03203562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and continuous bead.
    NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
  11. Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
    • Apply the urethane to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.
    • Apply the urethane to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.
    12. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  12. After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  13. Position the headliner.
  14. If equipped, install the LH and RH passenger assist handles.
  15. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
  16. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM - LS .
  17. Install the LH and RH sun visor clips and screws.
    Fig 4: Installing LH And RH Sun Visor Clips And Screws
    G03203563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the LH and RH sun visors and install the screws.
    • Connect the electrical connectors.
      Fig 5: Connecting Electrical Connectors
      G03203564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the LH and RH windshield mouldings. For additional information, refer to MOULDINGS .
  20. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
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