Section 01-09: Mirrors, Rearview | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 and Bronco Workshop Manual |
Installation
Using a wax pencil, locate and mark the inside rear view mirror (17700) on outside windshield surface.
NOTE: If the clear vinyl wafer remained on the windshield glass, apply low heat (heat gun) until the wafer softens. Peel the vinyl wafer from the glass taking care not to scratch or mar the glass surface.
NOTE: Do not contaminate clean area.
Thoroughly clean inside of the windshield with mild abrasive cleaning powder and clean cloth saturated in isopropyl alcohol to remove old adhesive. Then, use a paper towel and remove all cleaner from the windshield.
Roughen the bonding surface of the inside rear view mirror bracket (17698) with fine grit sandpaper. Wipe surface clean with a paper towel soaked in alcohol.
If vinyl wafer is still adhered to inside rear view mirror bracket, use low heat (heat gun) until the wafer softens and peel it off.
NOTE: Do not contaminate clean inside rear view mirror bracket.
Using the applicator, apply a generous amount of accelerator to the bonding surface of the inside rear view mirror bracket and the windshield glass. Allow the accelerator material to dry for three minutes.
NOTE: Do not touch the mounting surfaces.
Squeeze only three drops of Rearview Mirror Adhesive D9AZ-19554-CA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M2G176-A in a line from top to bottom on the mounting surface of the inside rear view mirror bracket. It is not necessary to spread the adhesive.
NOTE: The 9.5mm (3/8-inch) circular depression in inside rear view mirror bracket must be down and toward the inside of the passenger compartment.
Quickly position inside rear view mirror bracket to windshield, using the locator marked on the outside of the windshield glass.
Press the inside rear view mirror bracket against the windshield for about one minute.
Allow the adhesive to set for five minutes.
Remove any excess adhesive material from the windshield with an alcohol-dampened rag.
Slide inside rear view mirror downward onto inside rear view mirror bracket.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03100 | Windshield Glass |
| 2 | 17698 | Locking Tab |
| 3 | 19554 | Vinyl Pad |
| 4 | 17698 | Inside Rear View Mirror Bracket |
| 5 | — | Day/Night Lever (Part of 17700) |
| 6 | 17700 | Inside Rear View Mirror |