Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002)
Windshield: Service and Repair
Windshield Reseal
WINDSHIELD RESEAL
1. Remove the left and right side A-pillar trim panels.
2. Remove the interior rear view mirror.
3. NOTE: Overhead console without roof opening panel shown.
If equipped, remove the overhead console.
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Remove the screw and disconnect the electrical connectors.
4. If equipped, remove the roof opening panel trim.
5. Remove the sun visors and retainers.
6. Partially lower the front portion of the headliner, near the windshield upper opening and block with a suitable material.
7. Remove the wiper pivot arms.
8. Remove the cowl grille.
9. 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.
10. Cut the urethane applicator tip to specification.
11. 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 essex 400-HV to the cleaned area.
12. NOTE: Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
Backfill the urethane application and clean the excess.
13. 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.
14. Install the cowl grille.
15. Install the wiper pivot arms.
16. Install the front portion of the headliner.
17. Install the sun visors and retainers.
18. If equipped, install the roof opening panel trim.
