Rear Window Glass Reseal: Repair

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION -- HYBRID . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Refer to: HEADLINER .
Refer to: PARCEL SHELF .
If equipped.
Refer to: PARCEL SHELF SPEAKER .
Check the rear window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead.

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Clean the interior and exterior of the rear window glass surface with glass cleaner.
Material: Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner/ZC-23 (ESR-M14P5-A)

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Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
NOTE: Use an air caulking gun or a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun to apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.

NOTE: Make sure there are no gaps in the urethane adhesive bead.

NOTE: Allow the urethane adhesive to cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.

Apply the urethane adhesive over the top of the existing urethane adhesive.

Material : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive

Material : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive
- From inside the vehicle, apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the rear window glass.
  Material : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive
  
  Material : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive
- From inside the vehicle, apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the rear window glass from the interior of the vehicle.
  Material : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive
  
  Material : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip Dimensions
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WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the rear window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.

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If equipped.
Refer to: PARCEL SHELF SPEAKER
Refer to: PARCEL SHELF .
Refer to: HEADLINER .
If necessary, remove excess urethane adhesive from the interior or exterior surface of the rear window glass.
Material : Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner/ZC-23 (ESR-M14P5-A)

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