Windshield/Backlite - Sealer Drips on Interior Trim
Article No.95-5-2
03/13/95
^ INTERIOR TRIM - SEALER FROM WINDSHIELD OR BACKLITE DRIPS ON INTERIOR TRIM - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/93
^ SEALER - WINDSHIELD OR BACKLITE - DRIPS ON INTERIOR TRIM - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/93
FORD:
1989-94 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1989-94 COUGAR
ISSUE:
The sealer from the windshield or backlite (Thunderbird only) may drip down onto the interior trim on some vehicles. This may be caused by the sealer not curing properly and softening in hot weather.
ACTION:
Install a foam seal around the windshield and/or backlite (Thunderbird only). The seal will act as a dam and keep the sealer from dripping onto the interior trim. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the A-pillar trim mouldings and headliner. On Thunderbird, also remove the rear seat and quarter trim mouldings. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for removal procedures.
NOTE:
WHEN REMOVING THE TRIM ITEMS, THE SEALER MIGHT BE STUCK TO THEM MAKING IT NECESSARY TO CUT THE SEALER TO SEPARATE THE PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE.
2. Using a plastic or wood (non-metal) scraper, remove as much of the sealer from the inside of the front and/or rear glass (Thunderbird only) and side edges as possible. Use care not to scratch the glass or the ceramic paint on the glass. It is not necessary to remove all the sealer, just the large deposits that will interfere with the installation of the foam seal used in this procedure. Use mineral spirits to remove any residue from the glass. Refer to Figure 1.
NOTE:
CLEAN AFFECTED INTERIOR TRIM WITH FORD SPOT AND STAIN REMOVER (B7A-19521-AA OR EQUIVALENT).
3. Remove any heavy deposits of sealer from the interior trim components and then install the headliner, A-pillar trim mouldings and quarter trim mouldings (if removed), but do not tighten the attaching screws.
4. Install the foam seal (F5SZ-6303037-A) around the windshield. Start at the RH or LH A-pillar and pull the A-pillar moulding and headliner slightly away from the windshield. Carefully push/tuck the seal between them and the glass, working toward the bottom of the opposite side A-pillar until the seal is positioned out of view. Refer to Figure 2.
5. Tighten the A-pillar trim screws.
6. To install the foam seal on the rear glass of the Thunderbird, follow the same procedure as used for the windshield.
7. Tighten the quarter trim panel attaching screws.
8. Reinstall the rear seat (Thunderbird only).
PART NUMBER PART NAME
F5SZ-6303037-A Windshield Sealer
B7A-19521-AA Spot And Stain Remover
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-94 Model Years, Basic Warranty Coverage For All Other Model Years
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
950502A Clean Sealer And Install 1.0 Hr.
Foam Dam - Cougar
950502B Clean Sealer And Install 2.0 Hrs.
Foam Dam - Thunderbird
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7003100 49
ACES II
DEALERS MUST
CODE TO THE
FULL BASE
BODY PANEL
NUMBER - DO
NOT USE 70
OASIS CODES: 102000, 107000, 110000