Rain Sensor Bracket

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The rain sensor bracket primer and adhesive are not included in service kit (part number 19G382) and will have to be ordered separately. The rain sensor bracket primer and adhesive part numbers and ordering instructions are available in the parts ordering system.

NOTE: The rain sensor bracket adhesive will take at least 6 hours to dry.

Disconnect the rain sensor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating Rain Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Make sure not to scratch the windshield glass.

Using a razor blade, carefully remove any residual glue from the windshield glass.
Using a clean cloth, wipe the windshield glass to remove any loose glue particles and any residual rain sensor lens material.
Apply specified primer onto a clean cloth.
Insert a cotton swab, or equivalent, onto the wet area of the cloth.

NOTE: Do not apply primer to the rain sensor view window area.

Fig 2: Locating Rain Sensor Mounting Bracket Area Of Windshield Glass

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using the cotton swab, or equivalent, apply the primer onto the contact area of the rain sensor mounting bracket area of the windshield glass.

NOTE: Apply the adhesive to the side of the rain sensor bracket that is opposite of the notch and that does not contain numbers and letters.

Fig 3: Locating Adhesive To Rain Sensor Mounting Bracket Applying Area

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Using a 3M® EPX Plus II applicator or equivalent, apply a 2 to 3 mm (0.078 in to 0.118 in) bead of specified adhesive to the rain sensor mounting bracket.

NOTE: If the rain sensor mounting bracket is not mounted in the correct location on the windshield glass, the rain sensor trim cover will not install correctly.

Fig 4: Locating Rain Sensor Mounting Bracket Onto Windshield Making Notch On Bracket In 1 O'Clock Position

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply the rain sensor mounting bracket onto the windshield making sure that the notch on the bracket is in the 1 o'clock position and that the bracket is centered around the rain sensor view window area.

NOTE: Do not apply masking tape onto the rain sensor view window area.

Apply masking tape onto the rain sensor mounting bracket and the windshield glass in order to hold the bracket onto the windshield.
Allow the adhesive to dry for at least 6 hours.
Disengage the metal rain sensor mounting clips from the old rain sensor bracket and separate the old rain sensor bracket from the rain sensor.
- Discard the old rain sensor bracket, it is not to be reused.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Metal Rain Sensor Mounting Clips
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rain sensor. For additional information, refer to RAIN SENSOR in this service information.