OEM 2005 Ford F-150 Windshield

2005 Ford F-150 Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to reseal a windshield on 2005 Ford F-150?

  A: Begin repair of the windshield seal by detaching the cowl panel grille along with the A-pillar trim panels from the vehicle. Remove the adjacent components starting with dome lamps then overhead console and ending with interior mirror and sun visors. Support an opening along the windshield near the top with proper materials after you have partially lowered the front part of the headliner. The urethane-sealed edges between glass and existing urethane should be cleaned on both interior top and sides combined with exterior bottom surface using an alcohol-free cleaning solution. The urethane adhesive essex 400-HV requires a correctly cut applicator tip which enables use with a high-ratio electric or battery-powered caulk gun to form a smooth adhesive bead on the cleaned area. The process requires smoothing all gaps within the urethane adhesive area into one cohesive bead while backfilling the application and cleaning away all excess material. The curing process must have a minimum one-hour duration before performing any checks for air or water leaks. Inspection of the windshield seal after curing will reveal any possible leaks while additional urethane adhesive may be required. Before completion reinstall the sun visors together with the interior rear view mirror and overhead console or dome lamp assembly when it exists in addition to A-pillar trim panels and the cowl panel grille.