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Windshield Reseal

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV WSB-M2G316-B
  1. Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to COWL VENT SCREEN .
  2. Remove the center windshield garnish moulding.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Center Windshield Garnish Moulding
    G03282741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
    • Position the upper LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings aside.
    Fig 2: Removing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
    G03282742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
  5. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
    Fig 3: Cutting Urethane Adhesive Applicator Tip
    G03282743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of 1 hour before testing for air or water leaks.
  9. After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  10. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
    Fig 4: Installing LH And RH Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
    G03282744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the center windshield garnish moulding.
    • Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Installing Center Windshield Garnish Moulding
    G03282745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to COWL VENT SCREEN .