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Glass Reseal - Windshield: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Dow Urethane Adhesive
Betaseal™ Express		 -
Sika Urethane Adhesive
Sika Tack ASAP		 -
Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner
ZC-23		 ESR-M14P5-A
  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  2. Remove the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRROR .
  3. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION .
  4. Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  5. Remove the sun visors.
  6. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  7. Clean the edge formed by the existing urethane adhesive 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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip Cutting Dimension
    G07486005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Apply a bead of urethane adhesive over the top of the existing urethane adhesive.
    NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.
    NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
    • Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the windshield glass from the interior of the vehicle.
    • Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the windshield glass from the exterior of the vehicle.
  10. After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
    NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  11. Raise the headliner.
  12. Install the sun visors.
  13. Install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  14. Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM & ORNAMENTATION .
  15. Install the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRROR .
  16. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  17. Clean the exterior and interior of the windshield glass with glass cleaner.
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