Rear Window Glass Reseal

All vehicles

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Parcel Shelf Speaker (415-00A Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Parcel Shelf Speaker (415-00B Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: THX Audio System, Removal and Installation).
   

1. If equipped.
   Refer to: Parcel Shelf Center Speaker (415-00B Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: THX Audio System, Removal and Installation).
   

Vehicles with panoramic roof

1. Refer to: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel Trim (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

All vehicles

1. Check the rear window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead.
   

1. Clean the interior and exterior of the rear window glass surface with glass cleaner.
   Material : Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner / ZC-23 (ESR-M14P5-A)

1. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
   

1. NOTE: Use an air caulking gun or a high-ratio, electric or battery-operated caulk gun to apply the urethane adhesive with less effort and a continuous bead.

   NOTE: Make sure there are no gaps in the urethane adhesive bead.

   NOTE: Allow the urethane adhesive to cure for a minimum of one hour before testing for air or water leaks.

   Apply the urethane adhesive over the top of the existing urethane adhesive.
   Material : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive
   Material : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive

1. • From inside the vehicle, apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the rear window glass .
     Material : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive
     Material : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive
   • From inside the vehicle, apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the rear window glass from the interior of the vehicle.
     Material : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive
     Material : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive

1. WARNING: Do not drive vehicle until the urethane adhesive seal has cured. Follow urethane adhesive manufacturer's curing directions. Inadequate or incorrect curing of the urethane adhesive seal will adversely affect glass retention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the rear window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
   

Vehicles with panoramic roof

1. Refer to: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel Trim (501-17A Roof Opening Panel - Vehicles With: Panoramic Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation).
   

All vehicles

1. If equipped.
   Refer to: Parcel Shelf Center Speaker (415-00B Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: THX Audio System, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Parcel Shelf Speaker (415-00A Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Parcel Shelf Speaker (415-00B Information and Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: THX Audio System, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Refer to: Headliner (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

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