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Interior Mirror Mounting Block: Installation

  1. Using masking tape, mark block mounting area on windshield.
    Fig 1: Marking Block Mounting Area On Windshield
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  2. Apply Permabond F Grade 5 Initiator to mounting area of windshield.
  3. Apply a bead of Permabond F246 to bottom and each vertical side of block over 2/3 of block height.
    Fig 2: Applying Permabond To Mounting Block
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  4. Press mounting block onto marked area and hold in position for one minute.
    Fig 3: Positioning Mounting Block To Windshield
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  5. After a period of 15 minutes, remove and discard masking tape.
  6. Using a scraper, carefully remove any excess adhesive.
  7. NOTE: The following time is the MINIMUM PERIOD required for adhesive curing. Failure to allow this period will result in bonding failure, necessitating repeat of the complete procedure.
  8. After a further period of at least 6 hours, install mirror on mounting block. Refer to AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR MIRROR  .
  9. Install roof console. Refer to OVERHEAD CONSOLE .
  10. Install rain sensor unit. Refer to RAIN SENSOR .
  11. Remove protective cover from fascia.
  12. Connect ground cable to battery terminal and install battery cover. Refer to BATTERY RECONNECTION PROCEDURE .