F 150 2WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2007)
Windshield: Procedures
WINDSHIELD RESEAL
Material
Material
1. Remove the cowl panel grille.
2. Remove the A-pillar trim panels.
3. If equipped, remove the overhead console or dome lamp assembly.
4. Remove the interior rear view mirror.
5. Remove the sun visors.
6. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield upper opening and block with a suitable material.
7. Clean the edge formed by the existing urethane and the glass on the inside at the top and sides and outside on the bottom of the windshield with an
alcohol free cleaner.
8. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
9. 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.
10. NOTE: Make sure all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess adhesive.
11. 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.
12. Install the sun visors.
13. Install the interior rear view mirror.
14. If equipped, install the overhead console or dome lamp assembly.
15. Install the A-pillar trim panels.
16. Install the cowl panel grille.
