501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 2014 Fiesta
General Procedures Procedure revision date: 04/8/2013

Rear Window Glass Reseal - Vehicles With: 5-Door

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
    Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  1. On both sides.
  1. Check the liftgate window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead.
  1. Clean the interior and exterior of the liftgate 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.

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

    After the urethane adhesive has cured, check the liftgate window glass seal for air or water leaks through the urethane adhesive bead and add urethane adhesive as necessary.
    Material : Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive
    Material : Betaseal™ Express Dow Urethane Adhesive
  1. On both sides.
  1. Install the liftgate trim panel.
    Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  1. If necessary, remove excess urethane adhesive from the interior and exterior surface of the liftgate window glass.
    Material : Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner / ZC-23 (ESR-M14P5-A)


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