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Windshield Reseal: Material

MATERIAL CHART

Item Specification
Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV WSB-M2G316-B
  1. Remove the cowl top vent panel. Refer to PANEL -- COWL TOP VENT .
  2. Position the LH and RH weatherstrips aside.
    Fig 1: Positioning LH And RH Weatherstrips Aside
    G03427139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    Fig 2: Removing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G03427140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the LH and RH sun visors.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    3. Remove the clips.
      Fig 3: Removing Sun Visor
      G03427141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, remove the overhead console. Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
  6. Open the assist handle screw covers.
    Fig 4: Opening Assist Handle Screw Covers
    G03427142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the assist handle screws and the assist handle.
    Fig 5: Removing Assist Handle Screws And Assist Handle
    G03427143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  9. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
  10. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 6: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip
    G03427144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    11. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and continuous bead.
    NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
  11. Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
    • Apply the urethane to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.
    • Apply the urethane to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.
    12. CAUTION: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  12. After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  13. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  14. Install the assist handle and the screws.
    Fig 7: Installing Assist Handle And Screws
    G03427145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Close the assist handle screw covers.
    Fig 8: Closing Assist Handle Screw Covers
    G03427146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. If equipped, install the overhead console. Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
  17. Install the LH and RH sun visors.
    1. Install the clips.
    2. Connect the electrical connectors.
    3. Install the screws.
      Fig 9: Installing Sun Visor
      G03427147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    Fig 10: Installing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G03427148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the LH and RH weatherstrips.
    Fig 11: Installing LH And RH Weatherstrips
    G03427149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the cowl top vent panel. Refer to PANEL -- COWL TOP VENT .
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