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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 -
  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  2. Remove the interior/map reading lamp. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
  3. Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrips aside.
    Fig 1: Positioning Door Weatherstrips Aside
    G04711629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
    Fig 2: Locating Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G04711630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 8 screws, the LH and RH sun visors and the sun visor clips.
    Fig 3: Locating Sun Visor And Sun Visor Clips
    G04711631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel garnish moulding.
    Fig 4: Locating Roof Opening Panel Garnish Molding
    G04711632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  8. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
  9. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 5: Identifying Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip Dimension
    G04711633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. 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.
    NOTE: Make sure that the urethane adhesive does not interfere with the installation of the windshield side garnish moulding and headliner.
  10. 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.
    11. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  11. After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  12. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  13. If equipped, install the roof opening panel garnish moulding.
    Fig 6: Locating Roof Opening Panel Garnish Molding
    G04711634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the LH and RH sun visors, the sun visor clips and the 8 screws.
    Fig 7: Locating Sun Visor Clips And Screws
    G04711635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: When installing the windshield side garnish mouldings, be sure the alignment tabs are positioned correctly.
    Fig 8: Locating Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G04711636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the RH and LH windshield side garnish mouldings.
  16. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
    Fig 9: Locating Door Weatherstrips Aside
    G04711637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the interior/map reading lamp. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
  18. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
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