1004ron Posted June 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 With the weather forecast change tomorrow is also a bike day, so I just took it through the car wash and zero leaks. Now just waiting to see if @Haz can help with instructions to remove the trim piece so that I can attach the loose plastic clip, and be done with Safelite for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) Sorry, I've been away and didn't know I was being summoned. Document download links> Roof Opening Panel Front Trim - Removal and Installation - 2017 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Roof Opening Panel Side Trim - Removal and Installation - 2017 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Good luck! Edited June 23, 2023 by Haz 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted June 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) Thanks @Haz One more favor, do you have the part number for those white plastic clips? Edit: I think I found them. 2015-2023 Ford Edge Center Molding Retainer FT4Z-5852118-D | TascaParts.com Edited June 23, 2023 by 1004ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 FordParts page link Good luck! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted December 10, 2024 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2024 Last week my windshield was damaged by a rock on the same road I71 and I used the Erie insurance app on my phone to initiate a replacement. The Erie app steers you to SafeLite for the replacement but I went with Rite-Way after my past experience with SafeLite. The installer arrived at my home this morning and I noticed it was non-OEM glass made in China, so I put it on hold. It sounds like the insurance limits the cost to around $800 and requires special approval if it exceeds that amount - I'm waiting to hear back from them on that, but looks like I might need to pay in to go with OEM glass. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted December 11, 2024 Report Share Posted December 11, 2024 23 hours ago, 1004ron said: It sounds like the insurance limits the cost to around $800 and requires special approval if it exceeds that amount - I'm waiting to hear back from them on that, but looks like I might need to pay in to go with OEM glass. The OEM glass itself is about $300. (Example). Is labor that much? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted December 11, 2024 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2024 Got a call early this morning confirming that the installer is on his way with an OEM windshield. It's installed and the installer just left after taking it on the road for the camera calibration and when I turned on the car it gave a warning that the calibration still needs to be done - he's on his way back with his Autel device. The installer pointed out that the chrome retainer for the rain sensor was missing - obviously lost by AutoLite - @Haz could you help with a part number for this retaining clip? Wondering if I should try the recalibration with Forscan - is that even possible? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted December 11, 2024 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2024 I tried the calibration procedure with Forscan Lite but was unsuccessful - waiting for the installer now with his Autel - starting to think he forgot to connect it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 11, 2024 Report Share Posted December 11, 2024 (edited) Ford's online parts-selling site offers a zoomable-scrollable exploded view illustration that denotes (with a gold-square icon) the Rain Sensor Mount being provided in assembly (PIA) to the Windshield... Link to this FordParts webpage In your photo of the replacement windshield... ...the configuration and depth of the Rain Sensor Mount locator cavity appears consistent with this illustration from the 2017 Edge Workshop Manual... FordParts' photo of the Rain Sensor Module shows two integral spring clips... ...which this Workshop Manual illustration shows snapping over two ears or lugs that are cast into the sides of the Rain Sensor Mount... Good luck! Edited December 11, 2024 by Haz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted December 11, 2024 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2024 Thanks @Haz As I walked out to my driveway when the installer returned I found the metal clip that he was adamant wasn't installed - he apologized. We spent a long time on the phone with Autel and their response was that they've got to install a new windshield because the mirror/camera mounting must be wrong. I prompted that we repeat the calibration process using the Autel because I suspected that he did not follow the procedure correctly previously - after about 10 to 15 minutes on the road the fault on the dash cleared and the Autel said calibration completed successfully. See photo of the rain sensor clip installed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubster100 Posted December 12, 2024 Report Share Posted December 12, 2024 Do you know what the head up display is? Red LEDs in the dash? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted December 12, 2024 Report Share Posted December 12, 2024 Heads up display is a electronic module that projects an image onto the inside of your windshield. It allows to driver to maintain his eyes on the road while subsequently viewing the image. The image itself can contain different information. For example when Cadillac first fitted their cars with a HUD, it projected a visual image of the road ahead in infrared (allowed the driver to see the road ahead in heavy fog.) It can contain gauge readings, radio settings, whatever it programmed to project. While useful, it can also be a nuisance. There are realitively inexpensive aftermarket HUDs available if your interested. For example: https://www.amazon.com/Multi-color-Windshield-Projector-Overspeed-Interface/dp/B07D4H1C86/ref=asc_df_B07D4H1C86?mcid=dcf07340bbea38fe9eb4a9f3c451d972&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693452132332&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11144991337209104397&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016241&hvtargid=pla-1018383080608&psc=1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted December 12, 2024 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2024 (edited) 7 hours ago, Wubster100 said: Do you know what the head up display is? Red LEDs in the dash? I don't know why the Autel listed the HUD seeing as my Sport doesn't have that. My wife's BMW X5 has the HUD and I like it a lot, and might look at one that that @enigma-2 posted. The only issue I have with the HUD in my wife's car is that its very difficult to see when wearing polarized sunglasses. Also her windshield replacement costs a lot more for the HUD version, but that's what we have insurance for. . Edited December 12, 2024 by 1004ron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted December 13, 2024 Report Share Posted December 13, 2024 On 12/12/2024 at 6:40 AM, Wubster100 said: Do you know what the head up display is? Red LEDs in the dash? Yes. Ford refers to the red LED strip as a head up display. See example from the service manual attached. Head Up Display (HUD) Module.pdf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted Thursday at 07:14 PM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 07:14 PM I have a minor irritation since the last windshield installation - occasionally when I turn on the ignition/start the car the wipers will make one sweep on the clean dry windshield. The sensor works well to control the wipers when it drizzles or rains, just don't like the sweep on a dry windshield. I'm guessing that the gel pad on the sensor isn't clean and seated well, so looking at lifting it cleaning it and reseating, or should I just go with a new sensor. I've always kept the auto rain sensing turned on, and only turn it off for the car wash, but until I get this sorted I leave it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wubster100 Posted Thursday at 08:23 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:23 PM Is it normal for the automatic wipers to wipe once on startup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted Thursday at 08:34 PM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:34 PM 8 minutes ago, Wubster100 said: Is it normal for the automatic wipers to wipe once on startup? This happening for the first time in my ownership since purchasing it in March 2017, I'd say it's not normal, and not healthy for the windshield and wipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STBEAST Posted Thursday at 08:39 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:39 PM (edited) Sounds like you have 'courtesy wipe' turned on. Go into your vehicle settings and turn it off. Edited Thursday at 08:40 PM by STBEAST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted Thursday at 11:02 PM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:02 PM (edited) Nope, I've always had "courtesy wipe" activated. On arrival home I took a closer look at the sensor and its got to be the poor install/mount by the roughneck windshield installer. Now, should I try one of these gel kits at $13 or just go with a new sensor at $40-$50 ??? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K29SR6T/?coliid=I10ATXHI5DC7CA&colid=7FQZRUTL8DOG&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it Edited 13 hours ago by 1004ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 10 hours ago, 1004ron said: Now, should I try one of these gel kits at $13 or just go with a new sensor at $40-$50 ??? The service manual states if the gel is damaged to replace the sensor. I don't have experience, but I would probably be more inclined to replace the sensor and consider the extra $27-$37 as an upcharge as I wouldn't be sure I'll be able to install the gel correctly or the old gel removed fully from the sensor. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted 11 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 11 hours ago (edited) Parts ordered - will be a project for the weekend of 1/25 I added the two covers because SafeLite and RiteWay installers butchered them. Lesson to others, when you have a windshield replacement make sure its OEM glass and not a Chinese knock-off, and make sure all related functions such as lane guidance and rain sensing is in 100% working order. . Edited 11 hours ago by 1004ron 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted 6 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 6 hours ago @Haz Do you have any instructions on how to remove and install the two rain sensor covers - I ask because I've watched both windshield installer struggle with this and resort to brute force. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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