SECTION 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Glass Reseal — Windshield


Material
Item Specification
Dow Urethane Adhesive
Betaseal™ Express 		—
Sika Urethane Adhesive
Sika Tack ASAP 		—
Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner
ZC-23 		ESR-M14P5-A

Coupe

  1. Remove the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .
  1. Remove the overhead console.
  1. Remove the LH and RH sun visors.
  1. Lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.

Convertible

  1. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar trim panel and the header trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

All vehicles

  1. Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02 .
  1. Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with glass cleaner.
  1. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.

  1. NOTE: Use either a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun that applies the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.

    NOTE: Make sure all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.

    Apply urethane adhesive over top of the existing urethane adhesive.

  1. 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 glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
  1. Install the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to Section 501-02 .

Convertible

  1. Install the header trim panel and the LH and RH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

Coupe

  1. Position the front portion of the headliner.
  1. Install the LH and RH sun visors.
  1. Install the overhead console.
  1. Install the RH and LH A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

All vehicles

  1. Install and adjust the wiper blade and pivot arms as necessary. For additional information, refer to Section 501-16 .