Glass Reseal - Windshield
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal™ Express |
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| Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP |
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| Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 |
ESR-M14P5-A |
- Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, REFER to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- If equipped, remove the overhead console or dome lamp assembly. For additional information, REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
- Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
- If equipped, remove the rain sensor. For additional information, REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
- Remove the A-pillar trim panels, sunvisors and sunvisor clips. For additional information, REFER to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield upper opening and block with a suitable material.
- Clean the edge formed by the existing urethane adhesive and the glass on the inside at the top, sides and outside on the bottom of the windshield with glass cleaner.
- Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
- Apply 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.
- 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.
- Position the front portion of the headliner.
- Install the A-pillar trim panels, sunvisors and sunvisor clips. For additional information, REFER to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- If equipped, install the rain sensor. For additional information, REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
- Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
- If equipped, install the overhead console or dome lamp assembly. For additional information, REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
- Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, REFER to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
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 all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
NOTE:
The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.