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Glass Reseal - Windshield

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Material

Item Specification
DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE
 		  
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 windshield wiper pivot arms. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
  2. Remove the cowl top vent panels.
  3. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  4. If equipped, remove the overhead console.
  5. If equipped, remove the dome lamp assembly.
  6. Remove the sun visors.
  7. Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
  8. 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.
  9. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
    10. Fig 1: Identifying Urethane Applicator Tip Specification
    G03890979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
  10. Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the cleaned area.
    11. NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
  11. Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess.
    12. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one 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 adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  13. Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
  14. Install the sun visors.
  15. If equipped, install the dome lamp assembly.
  16. If equipped, install the overhead console.
  17. Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  18. Install the cowl top vent panels.
  19. Install the windshield wiper pivot arms. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
  20. Clean the exterior and interior of the windshield glass with glass cleaner.
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