Rearview Mirror

REAR VIEW MIRROR

REMOVAL

1. If equipped, disconnect mirror harness connector.

Fig. 18:

2. Loosen the mirror base setscrew (Fig. 18).
3. Slide the mirror base upward and off the bracket.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the mirror base at the bracket and slide it downward onto the support bracket (Fig. 18).
2. Tighten the setscrew 1 N.m (15 in.lbs) torque.
3. If equipped, connect mirror harness connector.

REAR VIEW MIRROR SUPPORT BRACKET

1. Mark the position for the mirror bracket on the outside of the windshield glass with a wax pencil.
2. Clean the bracket contact area on the glass. Use a mild powdered cleanser on a cloth saturated with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Finally, clean the glass with a paper towel dampened with alcohol.
3. Sand the surface on the support bracket with fine grit-sandpaper. Wipe the bracket surface clean with a paper towel.
4. Apply accelerator to the surface on the bracket according to the following instructions:
a. Crush the vial to saturate the felt applicator.
b. Remove the paper sleeve.
c. Apply accelerator to the contact surface on the bracket.
d. Allow the accelerator to dry for five minutes.
e. Do not touch the bracket contact surface after the accelerator has been applied.

5. Apply adhesive accelerator to the bracket contact surface on the windshield glass. Allow the accelerator to dry for one minute. Do not touch the glass contact surface after the accelerator has been applied.

6. Install the bracket according to the following instructions:
a. Apply one drop of adhesive at the center of the bracket contact-surface on the windshield glass.
b. Apply an even coat of adhesive to the contact surface on the bracket.
c. Align the bracket with the marked position on the windshield glass.
d. Press and hold the bracket in place for at least one minute.

NOTE: Verify that the mirror support bracket is correctly aligned, because the adhesive will cure rapidly.

7. Allow the adhesive to cure for 8-10 minutes. Remove any excess adhesive with an alcohol-dampened cloth.
8. Allow the adhesive to cure for an additional 8-10 minutes before installing the mirror.