Headlamp Control Module 2 (HCM-2) Bracket

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NOTE: The Headlamp Control Module 2 (HCM-2) bracket primer and adhesive are not included in service kit (part number 13655) and will have to be ordered separately. The HCM-2 bracket primer and adhesive part numbers and ordering instructions are available in the parts ordering system.

NOTE: The HCM-2 bracket adhesive will take at least 6 hours to dry.

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.

NOTE: Locator lines must be straight and parallel to the edge of the HCM-2 view window area.

Using a china marker, add locator lines onto the windshield glass as indicated.
1. 13 mm (0.511 in) above the HCM-2 view window area.
2. 11 mm (0.433 in) to the right of the HCM-2 view window area.
  
  Fig 1: Locator Lines Straight And Parallel To Edge Of HCM-2 View Window Area
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Apply the 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 HCM-2 view window area.

Fig 2: Locating Primer On Contact Area Of HCM-2 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 HCM-2 mounting bracket area of the windshield glass.

NOTE: Apply the adhesive to the side of the HCM-2 bracket that does not have the forward facing flange.

Fig 3: Locating 4 mm (0.157 in) Bead Of Specified Adhesive On HCM-2 Mounting Bracket

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Using a 3M® EPX Plus II applicator or equivalent, apply a 4 mm (0.157 in) bead of specified adhesive to the HCM-2 mounting bracket.

NOTE: Make sure that the forward facing flange is located on the RH side of the HCM-2 view window area.

Fig 4: Applying HCM-2 Mounting Bracket Onto Windshield, Inner Edges Of Bracket Are Aligned To Locator Lines

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Apply the HCM-2 mounting bracket onto the windshield making sure that the inner edges of the bracket are aligned to the locator lines as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: Do not apply masking tape onto HCM-2 view window area.

Apply masking tape onto the HCM-2 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.
Install the HCM-2. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .