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Windshield Reseal

Material

Item Specification
DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE
 		  
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express
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SIKA 2-HOUR CURE
 		  
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP
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  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  2. Position the LH and RH weatherstrips aside.
    3. Fig 1: Locating LH & RH Weatherstrips
    GF0016507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    4. Fig 2: Locating LH & RH A-Pillar Trim Panels
    GF0016508Courtesy 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.
    5. Fig 3: Sun Visor Screws, Clips & Connectors
    GF0032738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, remove the overhead console.
  6. Open the assist handle screw covers.
    7. Fig 4: Assist Handle Screw Covers
    GF0016510Courtesy 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).
    11. Fig 5: Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip (With Specification)
    GF0013185Courtesy 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 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.
    15. Fig 6: Assist Handle Screws
    GF0016512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Close the assist handle screw covers.
    16. Fig 7: Assist Handle Screw Covers
    GF0016510Courtesy 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.
    18. Fig 8: Sun Visor Screws, Clips & Connectors
    GF0032739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    19. Fig 9: Locating LH & RH A-Pillar Trim Panels
    GF0016508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the LH and RH weatherstrips.
    20. Fig 10: Locating LH & RH Weatherstrips
    GF0016507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  21. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.
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