OEM 2004 Ford Explorer Windshield

2004 Ford Explorer Windshield Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Ensure a Proper Windshield Seal on a 2004 Ford Explorer?

  A: Start your windshield resealing process by taking out the right and left side A-pillar trim panels, sun visors and retainers as well as optional overhead console. You must first remove the interior mirror and after that remove the roof opening panel trim (if available). Use suitable material to support the front section of the headliner which should be partially lowered toward the upper windshield opening. Apply an alcohol-free cleaning product to remove contamination from the established urethane perimeter along the windshield glass edges that run from the top and side surfaces on the inside and from the bottom exterior. A specific length-cut applicator tip combined with high-ratio electric or battery-powered caulk gun should be used to apply urethane adhesive essex 400-HV in a continuous bead onto the prepared area where all spaces in the adhesive must be unified into a single smooth piece. Apply extra urethane adhesive by backfilling then remove any additional urethane. Run tests for air and water leaks after the urethane adhesive reaches minimum one-hour cure time. Post-cure inspection of the windshield seal triggers potential urethane adhesive needs. Put back the cowl panel grille followed by reinstallation of the headliner and roof opening panel trim and the interior mirror. The installation process ends with the right and left side A-pillar trim panels together with sun visors and their retainers and the overhead console (if present) while the glass needs exterior and interior cleaning with an alcohol-free solution.