How to Mount a Mirror on a Grand Marquis

Driving without a rear-view mirror is unsafe; in some states it is simply illegal. If your rear-view mirror has fallen off the windshield, or if you need to replace it because of damage, mounting the mirror back onto the glass is a fairly easy endeavor. Once you have the supplies you will need, be prepared to take your time. Doing a rush job on a mirror replacement could lead to injury or a cracked windshield.

Instructions

1

Take the crayon and make an outline on the outside of the windshield where the mirror was originally mounted. If the old mirror is still in place, simply outline the mount. If the mirror is missing, mark where the residual glue has been left behind.

2

Get into the car and carefully take the razor blade and scrape the remaining glue away from the windshield. If the old mirror is still in place, carefully work the blade around the edges of the mount, inserting the blade between the mount and the glass carefully until you have cut through the glue. Coming at the glue from all sides will allow you to cut the glue away in the shortest amount of time.

3

Use the alcohol rub that comes with the mirror replacement kit to clean the area where the mirror will be mounted. If the mount is not connected to the new mirror, insert it into the mirror's base before proceeding to Step 4. Most mounts are held in place with an Allen bolt or set screw that you can tighten with the screwdriver or Allen wrench.

4

Follow the instructions on the mirror replacement kit for adding the adhesive to the mount and the windshield. Place the mount against the windshield, lining it up with the mark you made earlier.

5

Hold pressure onto the mount for the time stated in the replacement kit's instructions. Don't push too hard--you can crack the windshield by applying too much pressure on such a small area.

6

Wipe the crayon mark off the outside of the windshield with window cleaner and a rag.