F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
Windshield: Service and Repair
Windshield Reseal
WINDSHIELD RESEAL
1. Remove the cowl vent grille.
2. Remove the interior mirror.
3. Remove the windshield side garnish mouldings.
4. Remove the overhead console.
5. Remove the inside visors.
6. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner or, if equipped, the roof trim panel 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 that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess.
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. Raise the headliner or, if equipped, the roof trim panel.
13. Install the sun visors.
14. Install the overhead console.
15. Install the windshield side garnish mouldings.
16. Install the interior mirror.
17. Install the cowl vent grille.
18. Clean the exterior and interior of the windshield glass with an alcohol-free cleaner.
