OEM 2006 Ford Explorer Windshield

2006 Ford Explorer Windshield Parts Q&A

• Q: How to reseal a windshield on 2006 Ford Explorer?

  A: First remove the right-hand and left-hand side A-pillar trim panels before you take off the sun visors along with their retainers as well as the overhead console if present. When available, you need to remove both the roof opening panel trim and the interior mirror. Access and remove the wiper pivot arms and the cowl panel grille after lowering the front part of the headliner. Use an alcohol-free cleaner to clean the glass-urethane intersecting edge on the inner windshield surface at the top and sides and outer bottom area. A prepared urethane applicator tip should be attached to a high-ratio electric or battery-powered caulk gun to expertly distribute Urethane Adhesive on cleaned surfaces with no interruptions between the urethane adhesive applications. Apply backfill to the urethane application then remove all remaining excess. Google the seal of the windshield for air or water leaks following the minimum one-hour urethane adhesive cure time. Additional urethane adhesive should be added after curing. The cowl panel grille and wiper pivot arms can be reattached before installing the headliner. Begin by reinstalling the roof opening panel trim and subsequently reinstall the interior mirror and sun visors followed by their retainers. Overhead console reinstallation occurs only if fitted in the original model. Reinstall first the A-pillar trim components of both sides before using an alcohol-free solution to clean interior and exterior windshield glass surfaces.