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Windshield Reseal

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

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. Position the LH and RH weatherstrips aside.
    Fig 1: Positioning LH And RH Weatherstrips Aside
    G03246616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    Fig 2: Removing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G03246617Courtesy 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 LH And RH Sun Visors
    G03246618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, remove the overhead console.
  6. Open the assist handle screw covers.
    Fig 4: Opening Assist Handle Screw Covers
    G03246619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the assist handle screws and the assist handle.
    Fig 5: Removing Assist Handle Screws
    G03246620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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 non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
  10. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 6: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip
    G03246621Courtesy 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 7: Installing LH And RH Assist Handles
    G03246622Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Close the assist handle screw covers.
    Fig 8: Closing Assist Handle Screw Covers
    G03246623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. If equipped, install the 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 LH And RH Sun Visors
    G03246624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings.
    Fig 10: Installing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G03246625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the LH and RH weatherstrips.
    Fig 11: Installing LH And RH Weatherstrips
    G03246626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, Refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
  21. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with an alcohol free cleaner.
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