Inside Rear View Mirror Bracket

REMOVAL
The inside rear view mirror mounting bracket is bonded to the windshield glass and should not be intentionally removed.

INSTALLATION
1. Make sure that the windshield glass, inside rear view mirror mounting bracket, and Rearview Mirror Adhesive D9AZ-19554-CA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M2G176-A are at least at room temperature: 18.3-23.9°C (65-75°F).
2. Locate and mark the inside rear view mirror mounting bracket location on the outside surface of the windshield glass.
3. Thoroughly clean the bonding surfaces of the windshield glass and the inside rear view mirror mounting bracket to remove the old adhesive. Use a mild abrasive cleaner on the windshield glass and fine sandpaper on the inside rear view mirror mounting bracket to lightly roughen the surface. Wipe all of the surfaces clean with an isopropyl alcohol-moistened cloth.
4. Crush the accelerator vial (part of Rearview Mirror Adhesive D9AZ-19554CA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M2G176-A), and apply accelerator to bonding surface of the inside rear view mirror mounting bracket and windshield glass. Let dry for three minutes.
5. Apply two drops of Rearview Mirror Adhesive D9AZ-19554-CA, or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M2G176-A to the mounting surface of the inside rear view mirror mounting bracket. Using a clean toothpick or wooden match, quickly spread the adhesive evenly over the mounting surface of the inside rear view mirror mounting bracket.
6. Quickly position the inside rear view mirror mounting bracket on the windshield glass. The 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) circular depression in the inside rear view mirror mounting bracket must be toward the inside of the passenger compartment. Press the inside rear view mirror mounting bracket firmly against the windshield glass for one minute.
7. Allow the bond to set for five minutes. Remove any excess bonding material from the windshield glass with an isopropyl alcohol-dampened cloth.