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Windshield Reseal

Material 

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV WSB-M2G316-B
  1. Remove the cowl vent grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  2. Remove the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
  3. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  4. Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  5. Remove the inside visors. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  6. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner or, if equipped, the roof trim panel 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 an alcohol free cleaner.
  8. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 1: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip To Specification
    G03890979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. 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 essex 400-HV to the cleaned area.
    10. NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
  10. Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess.
    11. CAUTION: 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 or, if equipped, the roof trim panel.
  13. Install the sun visors. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  14. Install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  15. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  16. Install the interior mirror. For additional information, refer to REAR VIEW MIRRORS .
  17. Install the cowl vent grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  18. Clean the exterior and interior of the windshield glass with an alcohol free cleaner.
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