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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWS AND GLASSGENERAL PROCEDURESWINDSHIELD RESEAL

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Windshield Reseal

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Windshield Reseal

MATERIAL

Item	Specification
ESSEX 2-HOUR CURE
Urethane Adhesive Essex Express
SIKA 2-HOUR CURE
Urethane Adhesive Sika Tack ASAP
ESSEX 24-HOUR CURE
Urethane Adhesive Essex 400-HV	WSB-M2G316-B

Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Remove the interior/map reading lamp. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR LIGHTING .
Position the LH and RH front door weatherstrips aside.

Fig 1: Positioning LH And RH Front Door Weatherstrips Aside
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Side Garnish Mouldings
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 8 screws, the LH and RH sun visors and the sun visor clips.

Fig 3: Identifying Sun Visor Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, remove the roof opening panel garnish moulding.

Fig 4: Identifying Roof Opening Panel Garnish Moulding
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Partially lower the front portion of the headliner and block with a suitable material.
Clean the interior and exterior of the windshield glass surface with non-alcohol based glass cleaner.
Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.

Fig 5: Identifying Urethane Applicator Tip Specification
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.