Escape 2WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2010)
Windshield: Procedures
Glass Reseal - Windshield
1. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels.
2. Remove the 2 windshield side garnish mouldings.
3. Open the front overhead console door, remove the 2 screws and the overhead console.
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If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the LH and RH sun visors and visor clips.
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If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors.
5. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
6. Remove the cowl panel grille.
7. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
8. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
9. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio electric or battery-operated caulk gun that will apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.
NOTE: Make sure there are no gaps in the urethane adhesive bead.
Apply urethane adhesive over the top of the existing urethane adhesive.
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Apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the windshield from the interior of the vehicle.
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Apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the windshield from the exterior of the vehicle.
10. NOTE: The urethane adhesive must cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.
After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the windshield seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane
adhesive as necessary.
11. Install the cowl panel grille.
12. Position the front portion of the headliner.
13. Install the LH and RH sun visors and visor clips.
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If equipped, connect the electrical connectors.
14. Position the overhead console and install the 2 overhead console screws.
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If equipped, connect the electrical connector.
