Reattach rear view mirror

If you are4 asking how to reattach mirror to windshield go to auto parts store and buy a mirror attachment kit. Follow directions. It should not be a problem.

If the rear view mirror mount has seperated from the windshield you can buy the glue kit at most auto parts stores. Any windshield installation company will also install it for a small fee.

Try holding the mirror firmly in the middle and pressing the cup back over the ball. It it falls of again then check that the cup section has not split.

another way it might attach is with a small metal or plastic wedge and glue maybe fashion the wedge from milk jug cap and a dab of 5 min epoxy firmly hold the mirror in place until it stays

remove, little plate with correct size allen wrench. Next, buy rear view mirror glue kit, at any automotive store, and follow directions. re-attach mirror to plate, once dried on windshield, and re-tighten allen screw.

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Replacing the rear view mirror on a Ford Explorer is easy. The only obstacle you might encounter is fear of breaking the glued metal plate off the windshield. Do not sweat it. You can buy glues at the auto parts store to reattach the mirror to the windshield (Difficulty: Moderately Easy).

Instructions:

1. Tap gently at the base of the mirror where it slides on over the metal plate glued to the windshield and pull upward. Some rear view mirrors have a small Allen screw that tightens the base of the rear view mirror to the metal plate. Disconnect the electrical plugs if your rear view mirror has them.
2. Pull the rear view mirror clear of the metal plate. Clean around the metal plate glued to the windshield. If the metal plate has come off because of harsh weather or from hammering too hard at it, reattach it with glue designed for this job.
   
3. Clean the area where you will be attaching the metal plate on the windshield. Apply the glue evenly on the surface of the metal plate that will go against the window. Be sure to clean and scrape off all the old glue before applying the new glue. Gently push the metal plate against the windshield in the spot you wanted it and hold tight for five minutes.
   
4. Wait a day before putting the base of the mirror or replacement rear view mirror onto the metal plate. Do not force the base over the plate. Forcing it will likely dislodge it again. Press firmly until it will not slide along the grooves of the metal plate. Reconnect your electrical plugs and tighten the Allen screw if your new mirror has one. Adjust the mirror according to your safe viewing preference
   

Hope help with this (remember rated this help). Good luck.

Should be a small allen head set screw holding the button to the mirror assembly. Loosen and remove, re-assemble after the glue dries.

Go to a local window-tint shop and ask them NICELY to look a t it..then buy them lunch $10
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This is the directions from the Ford factory manual.

I had to pry mine out w a knife. Now, after mounting it to the windshield i can't get the mirror back onto it...