F 150 2WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
Windshield: Procedures
GLASS RESEAL - WINDSHIELD
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 sun visors.
5. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner near the windshield upper opening and block with a suitable material.
6. 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
glass cleaner.
7. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
8. NOTE:
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Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane with less effort and a continuous bead.
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Make sure all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.
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Apply the urethane to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.
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Apply the urethane to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.
9. NOTE: 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.
10. Position the front portion of the headliner.
11. Install the sun visors.
12. If equipped, install the overhead console or dome lamp assembly.
13. Install the A-pillar trim panels.
14. Install the cowl panel grille.
