OEM Mercury Monterey Windshield

Mercury Monterey Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Windshield, Front
  4F2Z-1703100-AA
  Q: How to reseal a windshield on Mercury Monterey?

  A: The first step for windshield resealing begins with removing the cowl panel grille and placing the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) weather strips to the side. Proceed with the removal of the windshield side garnish moldings from both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) before you detach the sun visors using screws while removing clips and disconnecting electrical connectors. The assists handle needs removal only after overhead console removal and handle screw cover opening along with assist handle screws to free the handle. Place the front part of the headliner on a supporting material. Apply non-alcohol based window cleaner to clean both inside and outside areas of the windshield glass. Using a 6 mm (0.23 in) cut urethane adhesive applicator tip with a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun should be used to evenly coat existing urethane while creating a smooth continuous bead that covers all gaps. Use urethane adhesive to cover the windshield top and sides from inside the vehicle yet cover its bottom part from outside the vehicle. The urethane adhesive needs at least one hour to cure before examining the application for leaks while adding extra urethane if necessary. Post-curing proceed by repositioning the headliner front section before you put back the LH and RH assist handles using screws and seal the screw covers. Reinstall and connect the overhead console as well as the LH and RH sun visors according to their electrical wiring standards and secure all their installation clips and screws. The last step includes the replacement of LH and RH windshield side garnish moldings followed by LH and RH weather strips and reattachment of the cowl panel grille. Complete the process by washing the windshield glass surfaces with non-alcohol based window cleaner.