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Windshield Reseal

MATERIALS

Item Specification
DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE  
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express -
SIKA 2-HOUR CURE  
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP -
  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  2. Position the LH and RH weatherstrips aside.
    Fig 1: Locating Weatherstrip
    G03989074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    Fig 2: Locating Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G04663445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the LH and RH sun visors.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the clips.
    3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
      Fig 3: Removing Sun Visor
      G04663446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, remove the overhead console.
  6. Open the assist handle screw covers.
    Fig 4: Identifying Assist Handle Screw Covers
    G03989077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the assist handle screws and the assist handle.
  8. 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 a non-alcohol based window cleaner.
  10. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to 6 mm (0.24 in).
    Fig 5: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip To Specification
    G04663448Courtesy 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. Position the LH and RH assist handles and install the screws.
    Fig 6: LH And RH Assist Handles Screws
    G04663449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Close the assist handle screw covers.
    Fig 7: Identifying Assist Handle Screw Covers
    G03989077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. If equipped, install the overhead console.
  17. Install the LH and RH sun visors.
    1. Connect the electrical connectors.
    2. Install the clips.
    3. Install the screws.
      Fig 8: Installing Sun Visors Components
      G04663451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    Fig 9: Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G04663452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the LH and RH weatherstrips.
    Fig 10: Locating Weatherstrip
    G03989074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  21. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.
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