OEM 2002 Ford Explorer Windshield

2002 Ford Explorer Windshield Parts Q&A

• Q: How to reseal a windshield on 2002 Ford Explorer?

  A: Before sealing the windshield you must remove the left and right A-pillar trim panels followed by unmounting the interior rear view mirror. Start by removing the overhead console by uninstalling the screw along with electrical connectors and removing the roof opening panel trim when present. Proceed by uninstalling sun visors with retainers while reducing the front section of the headliner close to the windshield upper opening and setting it on appropriate support material. Take off wiper pivot arms together with removing the cowl grille from the vehicle. Clean the glass-urethane junction line with an alcohol-free cleaner at the glass edge including inside top and sides and outside bottom. An electric caulk gun with high-ratio functionality along with cut applicator tip should be utilized for applying a single uniformhesive essex 400-HV bead across the cleaned surface area. All adhesive gaps should be properly incorporated into the continuous bead application. End the urethane application with proper backfilling and remove any remnants of urethane. Perform the air and water leak tests only after the urethane adhesive has undergone minimum one hour of curing and apply extra urethane adhesive when needed. Reinstall the wiper pivot arms and cowl grille before installing the front part of the headliner and sun visor retainers together with any overhead console or roof opening panel trim and secure both with electrical connectors. In the last step reinstall the interior rear view mirror and A-pillar trim panels and use an alcohol-free cleaner for both windshield glass surfaces.