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Glass Reseal - Windshield: Material

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal™ Express -
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP -
Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 ESR-M14P5-A
  1. Remove the exterior A-pillar window mouldings. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  2. Remove the upper cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  3. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  4. Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  5. Remove the passenger front assist handle.
  6. Remove the LH and RH sun visors and clips.
  7. Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  8. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
  9. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to 6 mm (0.24 in).
    Fig 1: Identifying Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip
    G06070969Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. 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 there are no gaps in the urethane bead.

    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.
  11. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks to make sure of correct adhesion.

    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.

  12. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  13. Install the LH and RH sun visors and clips.
  14. Install the passenger front assist handle.
  15. Install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  16. Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  17. Install the upper cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  18. Install the exterior A-pillar window mouldings. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  19. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with glass cleaner.
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