My preferred method. E6000 is available at most parts stores, most hobby/craft stores, most hardware stores, and some Wal-Mart type stores. It's available in 3.5oz or 2oz, and the larger tubes are generally more economical. It comes clear, black, or white. After marking the location (the top of the button should be 4.5-6" below the center of the outside trim) on the outside of the glass, and thoroughly cleaning the inside, put enough E6000 on the mirror button (REMOVED from the mirror) to coat it with a thin layer, and IMMEDIATELY press it to the windshield firmly, with a short strip of strong tape hanging across it. The glue should spread over the whole button, and the air pockets should be ejected. While holding it in-place, tape it to the glass tightly, and leave it for several hours before hanging the mirror on it. Counterintuitively, the harder the button is mashed to the glass, the LONGER it takes for the glue to dry. Using black E6000 makes it easier to judge - if you can barely see the button through the glue from the outside, it's about right to cure in a (warm) day.
Another good RV mirror button adhesive is toughened (rubberized) cyanoacrylate (superglue) like LocTite
410, 380, 480, or
BSI IC-2000.
.
E6000 is also effective as a general adhesive on many surfaces, and as a form-in-place gasket where silicone may not be desirable. It remains pliable even when fully-cured, and is much stronger than RTV silicone. But it is NOT oil-proof.
For other TSBs, check
here.
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TSB 97-17-02 NEW PROCEDURE for Rear View Mirror Reattachment
Publication Date: AUGUST 18, 1997
FORD:
1990-1994 TEMPO
1990-1997 CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
1990-1998 ESCORT
1992-1997 PROBE
1995-1998 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1990-1992 MARK VII
1990-1994 TOPAZ
1990-1997 COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE
1990-1998 CONTINENTAL, TOWN CAR
1991-1998 TRACER
1993-1997 MARK VIII
1995-1998 MYSTIQUE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1990-1996 BRONCO
1990-1997 AEROSTAR, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1991-1997 EXPLORER
1993-1997 VILLAGER
1995-1998 WINDSTAR
1997 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
1998 NAVIGATOR
ISSUE: This TSB article introduces a new procedure and tool for reattaching the inside rear view mirror assembly in the event the mirror detaches.
ACTION: Utilize the new Rotunda Mirror Button Applicator (164-R3925) to bond the mirror button to the windshield. This preferred method provides improved adhesion performance. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS PROCEDURE IF WINDSHIELD IS DAMAGED (E.G., CHIPPED, CRACKED, OR EXHIBITS STAR BREAKS) WITHIN 152mm (6") OF THE MIRROR BUTTON, AND IF PLASTIC FILMS HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE WINDSHIELD (SUCH AS ADDITIONAL GRADIENT BANDS) WITHIN 51mm (2") OF THE MIRROR BUTTON.
Mark original location of bracket on outside of windshield with any appropriate marking tool (e.g., white china marker) before you begin.
NOTE: SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN FOR PROPER BONDING TO OCCUR.
Use the following steps to ensure proper cleaning of windshield:
Carefully remove any adhesive residue from the windshield using a new single edge razor blade.
Spray the inside surface of the windshield with a glass cleaner and wipe with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth.
Remove the liner from the pre-applied tape and apply the button directly onto the windshield at the marked location.
Button sizes:
F7AZ-17698-AA Small Footprint Size (16mm X 33mm)
F7AZ-17698-BA Large Footprint Size (21mm X 29mm)
Center the curing head of the Rotunda Mirror Button Applicator (164-R3925) over the button. Hold the curing head in place and press the "ON" button to activate the vacuum pump. Press the "START" button of the time/temperature controller to begin the cure cycle. Immediately clean the mirror button location marks from the outside of the windshield. Do not release the curing head until the cycle is completed.
The AUTOMATIC CYCLE (once the start button is pressed) is as follows:
Time of curing cycle will be displayed.
Time will stay constant until cure temperature 185°C (365°F) is reached.
Once the cure temperature is reached, display will reflect time remaining for complete cure.
CAUTION: THE HEATER BLOCK MAY STILL BE WARM. HANDLE WITH A GLOVE AND AVOID CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE THAT MAY BE DAMAGED BY HIGH TEMPERATURE.
Turn the applicator off. Press the vacuum release button and remove the curing head from the windshield. Once the button has cooled to ambient temperature (about 5 minutes), reattach the mirror assembly.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
F7AZ-17698-AA Rear View Mirror Button (Small - 16mm X 33mm)
F7AZ-17698-BA Rear View Mirror Button (Large - 21mm X 29mm)
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 94-17-02
