Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
Windshield: Procedures
WINDSHIELD RESEAL
Material
Material
1. Remove the RH and LH side A-pillar trim panel.
2. Remove the sun visors, retainers and, if equipped, the overhead console.
3. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel trim.
4. Remove the interior mirror.
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Lower the front portion of the headliner.
6. Remove the wiper pivot arms.
7. Remove the cowl panel grille.
8. Clean the edge formed by the existing urethane and the glass on the inside at the top, sides and outside on the bottom of the windshield with glass
cleaner.
9. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
10. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the cleaned area.
11. NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess.
12. CAUTION: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
After the urethane has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as
necessary.
13. Install the cowl panel grille.
14. Install the wiper pivot arms.
15. Raise the headliner and position.
16. If equipped, install the roof opening panel trim.
17. Install the interior mirror.
18. Install the sun visors, retainers and, if equipped, the overhead console.