Ford Fiesta: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms / Rear Window Glass Reseal - 5-Door. General Procedures

Materials

Repair

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
   Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05) .
   

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: Sika® SikaTack® MACH 60 / Sika® SikaTack® MACH 30 / Dow® BETASEAL™ Express

1. • From inside the vehicle, apply the urethane adhesive to the top and sides of the liftgate window glass .
     Material: Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive
     Material: Sika® SikaTack® MACH 60 / Sika® SikaTack® MACH 30 / Dow® BETASEAL™ Express
   • From inside the vehicle, apply the urethane adhesive to the bottom of the liftgate window glass.
     Material: Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive
     Material: Sika® SikaTack® MACH 60 / Sika® SikaTack® MACH 30 / Dow® BETASEAL™ Express

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: Sika® SikaTack® MACH 60 / Sika® SikaTack® MACH 30 / Dow® BETASEAL™ Express

1. On both sides.
   

1. Install the liftgate trim panel.
   Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05) .
   

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)