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Mirror - Inside Rear View

Rear View Mirror Remover:




SPECIAL TOOL

REMOVAL







1. Insert the Rear View Mirror Remover into the mount on the inside rear view mirror.







2. Use the Rear View Mirror Remover to release the mirror retaining clip while pulling the inside rear view mirror away from the mirror mount.







3. Remove the inside rear view mirror.
4. Use a wax pencil to mark the location of the inside rear view mirror bracket on the outside surface of the windshield glass.

NOTE: If it is necessary to remove the inside rear view mirror bracket, follow this procedure.

5. Remove the remaining adhesive from the windshield glass.

NOTE: Applying low heat to the windshield glass will make removal of excess adhesive easier.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean the inside of the windshield glass with isopropyl alcohol to remove any remaining adhesive.
2. Use fine-grit sandpaper on the inside rear view mirror bracket to lightly scuff the bonding surface.
^ Wipe the surface clean with a paper towel soaked in isopropyl alcohol.

3. Apply Rear View Mirror Adhesive D9AZ-19554-CA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M2G176-A to the bonding surface of the inside rear view mirror bracket and the windshield glass.
^ Allow the accelerator material to dry for 3 minutes.

NOTE: Do not contaminate the clean bonding surface of the inside rear view mirror bracket.

4. Press the inside rear view mirror bracket firmly against the windshield glass for approximately 1 minute.

NOTE: Do not touch the mounting surfaces before installation.

5. Allow the adhesive to set for 5 minutes.
^ Remove any excess adhesive from the windshield glass with a clean, alcohol-dampened cloth.







6. Slide the inside rear view mirror downward onto the inside rear view mirror bracket.