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Windshield Reseal

MATERIAL CHART

Item Specification
Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV WSB-M2G316-B
  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  2. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
  3. If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
  4. If equipped, remove the interior lamp.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
      Fig 1: Removing Interior Lamp
      G03194710Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the screws and the LH and RH sun visors.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws And LH And RH Sun Visors
    G03194711Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the LH and RH sun visor retaining clips.
    1. Open the covers.
    2. Remove the screws.
    Fig 3: Removing Sun Visor Retaining Clip Screws
    G03194712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Open the LH and RH assist handle covers.
    Fig 4: Opening Assist Handle Covers
    G03194713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the LH and RH assist handles.
    • Rotate the retaining clips 90 degrees.
      Fig 5: Rotating Retaining Clips 90 Degrees
      G03194714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  10. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with a non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
  11. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 6: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip
    G03194715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. 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.
  12. 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.
    13. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  13. The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  14. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  15. Install the LH and RH assist handles.
    • Rotate the retaining clip 90 degrees.
      Fig 7: Rotating Retaining Clip 90 Degrees
      G03194716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Close the LH and RH assist handle covers.
    Fig 8: Closing Assist Handle Covers
    G03194717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the LH and RH sun visor retaining clips.
    1. Install the screws.
    2. Close the covers.
      Fig 9: Installing Sun Visor Retaining Clip Screws
      G03194718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the LH and RH sun visors and install the screws.
    Fig 10: Positioning LH And RH Sun Visors
    G03194719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. If equipped, install the interior lamp.
    • Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 11: Installing The Interior Lamp
    G03194720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
  21. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
  22. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
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