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Windshield Reseal

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE  
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express -
SIKA 2-HOUR CURE  
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP -
Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 ESR-M14P5-A

    Coupe 

  1. Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels.
    2. Fig 1: Removing RH And LH A-Pillar Trim Panels
    G03987075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the overhead console.
  3. Remove the 2 screws and the 2 visor clips.
  4. Remove the LH and RH sun visors.
  5. Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.

    6. Convertible 

  6. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panel and the header trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .

    7. All Vehicle 

  7. Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to COWL VENT SCREEN .
  8. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
  9. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 2: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip To Specification
    G03880539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that applies the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.
    NOTE: Make sure all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
  10. Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
    • Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.
    • Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.
  11. After the urethane has cured, check the windshield glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  12. Install the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to COWL VENT SCREEN .

    13. Convertible 

  13. Install the header trim panel and the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -- CONVERTIBLE .

    14. Coupe 

  14. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  15. Install the LH and RH sun visors.
  16. Install the 2 visor clips and the 2 screws.
  17. Install the overhead console.
  18. Install the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels.
    Fig 3: Installing RH And LH A-Pillar Trim Panels
    G03987075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    19. All Vehicles 

  19. Adjust the wiper blade and pivot arms as necessary. For additional information, refer to WIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT .
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