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Glass Reseal - Windshield

Material

Item Specification
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal™ Express -
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP -
Motorcraft ® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 ESR-M14P5-A

  1. 1.

    Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels .

  1. 2.

    Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

  1. 3.

    If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel and Console .

  1. 4.

    If equipped, remove the rain sensor. For additional information, refer to Wipers and Washers .

  1. 5.

    If equipped, remove the roof opening panel trim.

  1. 6.

    Remove the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to Rear View Mirrors .

  1. 7.

    Remove the sun visors.

  1. 8.

    Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield upper opening and block with a suitable material.

  1. 9.

    Clean the edge formed by the existing urethane adhesive and the glass on the inside at the top and sides, and outside on the bottom of the windshield with glass cleaner.

  1. 10.

    Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
GFD137693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 11.

    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.

    Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the cleaned area.

  1. 12.

    NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.

    Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess.

  1. 13.

    NOTE: The urethane adhesive must 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 through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.

  1. 14.

    Reposition the headliner.

  1. 15.

    Install the sun visors.

  1. 16.

    Install the interior rear view mirror. For additional information, refer to Rear View Mirrors .

  1. 17.

    If equipped, install the roof opening panel trim.

  1. 18.

    If equipped, install the rain sensor. For additional information, refer to Wipers and Washers .

  1. 19.

    If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel and Console .

  1. 20.

    Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

  1. 21.

    Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels .

  1. 22.

    Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass with glass cleaner.