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Windshield Reseal: Repair

  1. 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 .

  2. If equipped.

    Refer to: RAIN SENSOR .

  3. Refer to: INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR .
  4. Refer to: COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  5. On both sides.

    Refer to: A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

  6. On both sides.

    Refer to: B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

  7. NOTE: RH side shown, LH  side similar.

    On both sides.

    G08638725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. NOTE: RH  side shown, LH  side similar.

    On both sides.

    G08638726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. All.
    G08100375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Vehicles equipped with roof opening panel, release the eight magnet headliner fasteners.
    G08638728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: Windshield removed for clarity.

    Place two blocks of wood spacing the headliner away from the windshield.

    Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

    G08634812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.

    Material  : Sika Urethane Metal and Glass Primer/Sika 206 G+P

    Material  : Dow Urethane One Step Glass Primer/Betaprime™ 5500/5500A/5500SA

    Material  : Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner/ZC-23 (ESR-M14P5-A)

  13. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    G08634813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. NOTE: Use a high-ratio, air, electric or battery-operated caulk gun to 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.
  15. Apply urethane adhesive over the existing urethane adhesive.

    Material  : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive

    Material  : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive

    • From inside the vehicle, apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the windshield.

      Material  : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive

      Material  : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive

    • From outside the vehicle, apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the windshield.

      Material  : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive

      Material  : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive

      Fig 1: Identifying Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip
      G08100663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. NOTE: Allow the urethane adhesive to cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.

    After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks. Add urethane adhesive as necessary.

    Material  : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive

    Material  : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive

    G08634815Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. NOTE: Make sure not to crease the headliner when removing the wood blocks.
    NOTE: Windshield removed for clarity.

    Remove the blocks and position the front portion of the headliner.

    G08634812Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Vehicles equipped with roof opening panel, release the eight magnet headliner fasteners.
    G08638728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. All.
    G08100375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. NOTE: RH  side shown, LH  side similar.

    On both sides.

    G08638726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. NOTE: RH  side shown, LH  side similar.

    On both sides.

    G08638725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. On both sides.

    Refer to: B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

  24. On both sides.

    Refer to: A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

  25. Refer to: INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR .
  26. If equipped.

    Refer to: RAIN SENSOR .

  27. Refer to: COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  28. Material  : Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner/ZC-23 (ESR-M14P5-A)
    G08634813Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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