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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 interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
  3. Remove the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  4. Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
  5. Remove the sun visors.
  6. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  7. 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.
  8. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
    9. Fig 1: Identifying Urethane Applicator Tip Dimension
    GF0005166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
  9. Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the cleaned area.
    10. NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
  10. Back fill the urethane application and clean the excess.
    11. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  11. After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  12. Raise the headliner.
  13. Install the sun visors.
  14. Install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
  15. Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  16. Install the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS article.
  17. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  18. Clean the exterior and interior of the windshield glass with glass cleaner.
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