Ford 9C2Z-1503100-A
Windshield, Front

The windshield resealing process begins with windshield wiper pivot arm removal then requires the cowl top vent panel and the A-pillar trim panels to be eliminated. Take exterior the overhead console by first removing its screw then disconnecting its electrical connectors when applicable. The dome lamp assembly should be removed through its electrical connector separation along with prying it from the headliner. Disassemble the sun visors before you remove the interior rear view mirror. Use an alcohol-free cleanser to wipe the crease produced by glass intersecting with urethane both within the windshield top and sides as well as outside along the windshield bottom. The urethane applicator tip requires cutting to specification and a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun should be used to apply a continuous bead of Urethane Adhesive to the cleaned area while smoothing the gaps into a single continuous bead. The urethane backfill needs completion followed by removing any remaining residue. The cure time for urethane adhesive must exceed one hour to perform leak tests; further urethane adhesive applications may be necessary. Install the interior rear view mirror and sun visors along with the dome lamp assembly if present followed by the overhead console and A-pillar trim panels and finally the windshield wiper pivot arms after the curing process. Wash down both areas of the windshield glass with a solution containing no alcohol.

Start windshield resealing by detaching windshield wiper pivot arms, cowl top vent panels, A-pillar trim panels and overhead console (if present) along with dome lamp assembly (if present) and sun visors and clips and interior rear view mirror. A cleaning operation with glass cleaner must be performed on the inside top and side areas and outside bottom section created by the existing urethane adhesive where it touches the glass windshield. The specified-cut urethane adhesive applicator tip should be used with a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun to apply adhesive easily while producing one continuous bead that covers all gaps. Apply new urethane adhesive to lay on top of existing urethane adhesive and extend across the windshield top area and sides from inside and at its base from outside. The urethane adhesive needs minimum one-hour curing time before you check for leakages through the adhesive bead while you add more adhesive when needed. The repair process concludes by reattaching the interior rear view mirror followed by sun visors and clips and then dome lamp assembly (if equipped) and overhead console (if equipped), and A-pillar trim panels, cowl top vent panels before installing the windshield wiper pivot arms. The glass surface needs glass cleaner to clean both inside and outside sections.

With assistance, install the glass.