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Glass Reseal - Windshield

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Material

Item Specification
DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE -
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express -
SIKA 2-HOUR CURE -
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP -
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. Remove the screws and LH and RH sun visors and clips.
  3. Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrips aside.
    4. Fig 1: Front Door Weatherstrip
    GF0013182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.
    5. Fig 2: Windshield Side Garnish Moulding
    GF0013183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL & CONSOLE article.
  6. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel headliner retainer.
    7. Fig 3: Roof Opening Panel Headliner Retainer
    GF0013184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  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 adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    10. Fig 4: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip To Specification
    GF0013185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Use either a high ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that applies the urethane with less effort and continuous bead.
    NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
  10. Apply the urethane adhesive over the 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.
  11. After the urethane cures, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  12. Install the front portion of the headliner.
  13. If equipped, install the roof opening panel headliner retainer.
    14. Fig 5: Roof Opening Panel Headliner Retainer
    GF0013184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL & CONSOLE article.
  15. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.
    16. Fig 6: Windshield Side Garnish Moulding
    GF0013183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
    17. Fig 7: Front Door Weatherstrip
    GF0013182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the LH and RH sun visors and clips.
  18. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  19. Clean the exterior and interior of the windshield glass with glass cleaner.
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