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Windshield Reseal

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV WSB-M2G316-B
  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  2. If equipped, remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  3. Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrips aside.
    Fig 1: Positioning LH And RH Front Door Weatherstrips Aside
    G03250636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
    Fig 2: Removing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
    G03250637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the LH and RH sun visors and sun visor clips.
    Fig 3: Removing LH And RH Sun Visors And Sun Visor Clips
    G03250638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  7. Clean the interior and exterior of windshield glass surface with a non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
  8. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 4: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip To Specification
    G03250639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. 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.
  9. 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.
    10. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  10. After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  11. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  12. Install the LH and RH sun visors and sun visor clips.
    Fig 5: Installing LH And RH Sun Visors And Sun Visor Clips
    G03250640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
    Fig 6: Installing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
    G03250641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the LH and RH front door weatherstrips.
    Fig 7: Installing LH And RH Front Door Weatherstrips
    G03250642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. If equipped, install the overhead console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  16. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
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