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Windshield Reseal: Resealing

  1. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  2. Position the LH and RH weatherstrips aside.
    Fig 1: Positioning LH And RH Weatherstrips
    G03989074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.
    Fig 2: Removing LH And RH A-Pillar Trim Panels
    G03989075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the LH and RH sun visors.
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    3. Remove the visors and the clips.
      Fig 3: Removing LH And RH Sun Visors
      G03989076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, remove the overhead console.
  6. Open the assist handle screw covers.
    Fig 4: Opening Assist Handle Screw Covers
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  7. Remove the 2 assist handle screws and the assist handle.
  8. Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
  9. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
  10. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to 6 mm (0.23 in).
    Fig 5: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip To 6 mm (0.23 in)
    G03989078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. 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 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. CAUTION: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  14. After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  15. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  16. Position the LH and RH assist handles and install the 2 screws.
    Fig 6: Installing LH And RH Assist Handles Screws
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  17. Close the assist handle screw covers.
    Fig 7: Closing Assist Handle Screw Covers
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  18. If equipped, install the overhead console.
  19. Install the LH and RH sun visors.
    1. Install the clips.
    2. Connect the electrical connectors and install the visors.
    3. Install the 4 screws.
      Fig 8: Installing LH And RH Sun Visors
      G03989081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.
    Fig 9: Installing LH And RH A-Pillar Trim Panels
    G03989075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the LH and RH weatherstrips.
    Fig 10: Installing LH And RH Weatherstrips
    G03989074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  23. Clean the interior and exterior windshield glass with glass cleaner.