OEM 2009 Ford F-150 Windshield

2009 Ford F-150 Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to reseal a windshield on 2009 Ford F-150?

  A: The windshield resealing process starts with taking off the cowl panel grille before moving to the overhead console or dome lamp assembly depending on the vehicle specification. The next step involves the removal of the rain sensor when followed by the interior rear view mirror and rain sensor components. Start this job by taking off trim panels from the A-pillars and Sun visors and Sun visor clips then partially lower the front edge of the headliner near the windshield opening while using proper supporting material. Use glass cleaner to clean the glass-edge area created by urethane adhesive at the windshield's interior top section and exterior bottom section along with its side areas. Use a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun to smooth out the urethane adhesive by cutting its applicator tip to required specifications and applying the substance over all gaps to produce a uniform trio-lateral bead. Fit the urethane adhesive on top of the current urethane adhesive while installing it along the windshield edges starting from the inside and moving to the outside on the windshield bottom. Ensure that the urethane adhesive reaches full cure time of at least one hour before inspecting the adhesive bead for leaks while you might need to supplement the adhesive amount accordingly. After urethane adhesive cure time you can reintroduce the headliner's front section then put back the A-pillar trim panels and Sun visors and Sun visor clips along with rain sensor components when present before reinstalling the interior rear view mirror followed by overhead console or dome lamp assembly and finishing with the cowl panel grille.