Section 01-09: Mirrors, Rear View
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Mirror, Mounting Bracket

Tools Required:

 

Removal

If bracket vinyl pad remains on windshield, apply low heat from Rotunda Heat Gun 107-00301 or equivalent, until vinyl softens. Peel vinyl off the windshield and discard.

 

Installation

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