OEM 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Windshield

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to reseal a windshield on 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: The windshield resealing procedure starts with removing the RH and LH side A-pillar trim panels then sun visors together with their retainers before handling the overhead console when installed. The first step requires removing the roof opening panel trim if present followed by taking away the interior mirror. First remove the front section of headliner and then discard the cowl panel grille. A glass cleaner should clean the edge between existing urethane adhesive and glass surface on the inner edge of the windscreen starting with the top area followed by the sides and finally the outer bottom part. The specification-cut urethane adhesive tip should be applied through a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun to minimize work effort while forming seamless adhesive beads across all gaps. The technician attaches urethane adhesive on top of the current urethane adhesive layer while focusing on the top and side regions from inside the windshield glass and the bottom section from outside. The urethane adhesive needs at least one hour to cure before conducting leakage tests while additional adhesive can be added for better results. Install the cowl panel grille and lift up the front section of the headliner before reattaching the interior mirror together with sun visors and retainers as well as the overhead console if present. After completing the reinstall it will end with the roof opening panel trim and lastly with both RH and LH side A-pillar trim panels. Use glass cleaner to fully clean windshield glass from inside and outside surfaces.