Exterior Lighting Module: Service and Repair

2012 Ford Taurus FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair



Headlamp Control Module 2 (HCM-2) Bracket

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 (Headlamp Control Module 2) bracket primer and adhesive part numbers and ordering instructions are available in the parts ordering system.

NOTE: The HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2) bracket adhesive will take at least 6 hours to dry.

1. NOTICE: Make sure not to scratch the windshield glass.

Using a razor blade, carefully remove any residual glue from the windshield glass.


2. Using a clean cloth, wipe the windshield glass to remove any loose glue particles.

3. NOTE: Locator lines must be straight and parallel to the edge of the HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 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 (Headlamp Control Module 2) view window area.

2. 11 mm (0.433 in) to the right of the HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2) view window area.






4. Apply the specified primer onto a clean cloth.

5. Insert a cotton swab, or equivalent, onto the wet area of the cloth.

6. NOTICE: Do not apply primer to the HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2) view window area.

Using the cotton swab, or equivalent, apply the primer onto the contact area of the HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2) mounting bracket area of the windshield glass.






7. NOTE: Apply the adhesive to the side of the HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2) bracket that does not have the forward facing flange.
Using a 3M(R) EPX Plus II applicator or equivalent, apply a 4 mm (0.157 in) bead of specified adhesive to the HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2) mounting bracket.






8. NOTE: Make sure that the forward facing flange is located on the RH side of the HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2) view window area.

Apply the HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2) mounting bracket onto the windshield making sure that the inner edges of the bracket are aligned to the locator lines as shown.






9. NOTE: Do not apply masking tape onto HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2) view window area.

Apply masking tape onto the HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2) mounting bracket and the windshield glass in order to hold the bracket onto the windshield.


10. Allow the adhesive to dry for at least 6 hours.

11. Install the HCM-2 (Headlamp Control Module 2).
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