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Windshield Reseal

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Item Specification
DOW AUTOMOTIVE 2-HOUR CURE  
Dow Urethane Adhesive Betaseal® Express -
Dow Urethane One Step Glass Primer Betaprime® 5500/5500A/5500SA -
SIKA 2-HOUR CURE -
Sika Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP -
Sika Urethane Metal and Glass Primer Sika 206 G+P -
Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 ESR-M14P5-A
  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  2. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  3. If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  4. If equipped, remove the interior lamp.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
      Fig 1: Locating Interior Lamp
      G04654480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the screws and the LH and RH sun visors.
    Fig 2: Locating Sun Visors Screw
    G04654481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the LH and RH sun visor retaining clips.
    1. Open the covers.
    2. Remove the screws.
      Fig 3: Opening Covers And Removing Screws
      G04654482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Open the LH and RH assist handle covers.
    Fig 4: Locating Assist Handle Covers
    G04654483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the LH and RH assist handles.
    • Rotate the retaining clips 90 degrees.
      Fig 5: Rotating Retaining Clips
      G04654484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  10. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
  11. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to the specification.
    Fig 6: Identifying Urethane Applicator Tip Dimension
    G04654485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
    NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
  12. Apply urethane adhesive over the 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.
    13. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  13. 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.
  14. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  15. Install the LH and RH assist handles.
    • Rotate the retaining clip 90 degrees.
      Fig 7: Rotating Retaining Clip
      G04654486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Close the LH and RH assist handle covers.
    Fig 8: Locating Assist Handle Covers
    G04654487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the LH and RH sun visor retaining clips.
    1. Install the screws.
    2. Close the covers.
      Fig 9: Installing Screws And Closing Covers
      G04654488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Position the LH and RH sun visors and install the screws.
    Fig 10: Locating Sun Visors Screw
    G04654489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. If equipped, install the interior lamp.
    • Connect the electrical connectors.
      Fig 11: Locating Interior Lamp
      G04654490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  21. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  22. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
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