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Removal And Installation

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NOTE: The rain sensor bracket primer and adhesive are not included in service kit (part number 19G382) and will have to be ordered separately. The rain sensor bracket primer and adhesive part numbers and ordering instructions are available in the parts ordering system.

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    NOTE: Use only a plastic scraper or damage to the ceramic paint on the windshield can occur.
    NOTE: Use care when cleaning off residual glue from windshield or damage to the windshield camera defrost heater can occur.

    General Equipment: Plastic Scraper.

GFD90378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Clean the specified component with the specified material. General Equipment: Isopropyl Alcohol.
GFD90379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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      Apply the fluid. General Equipment: Betaseal 43517 Primer.

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      General Equipment: Cotton Swab.
GFD90380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    NOTE: Glass must be clean and dry.

    NOTE: Take care not to apply primer to the clear sensor window.

    General Equipment: Cotton Swab.

GFD90381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    NOTE: Misalignment of the rain sensor bracket may cause the lane departure feature to work incorrectly.

    NOTE: Apply the adhesive to the outer edge of the backside of the new rain sensor bracket to prevent adhesive squeeze out toward the sensor viewing window.
    NOTE: New bracket needs to be applied to windshield within 90 seconds of adhesive being applied.

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      Apply a continuous bead of the specified diameter from the specified tube. General Equipment: DP604NS Urethane Adhesive. General Equipment: 3M® EPX Plus II Applicator or equivalent.

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      Working time: 90 s.
GFD90382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    NOTE: Do not apply masking tape onto the rain sensor view window area.

    Apply tape to specified component or area.

GFD90383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Wait time: 6 h.
GFD90384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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    Install the rain sensor. Refer to Rain Sensor .
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