Procedures

Rearview Mirror Retaining Plate, Bonding

Repair method with glass-metal adhesive

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Glass/metal adhesive set D 000 703 A1

1. Window scraper (commercially available)
2. Blade (commercially available)

CAUTION:
- Work with adhesive material at room temperature and observe manufacturers safety and usage guidelines.
- The material hardens completely after a few hours.







- Rearview mirror dimension a = 153 mm (upper edge of front window to center of mirror base adhesive plate).

Work procedure
- Remove mirror plate from mirror base.
- Remove PUR adhesive material from mirror plate with wire brush.
- Grind the three spacer knobs off of adhesive surface. To do this, lay sandpaper (360/400 grit) on flat surface.
- Keep sanded surface free of dirt and grease.
- Scrape off PUR adhesive and primer from windshield down to ceramic layer using glass scraper.

CAUTION: Do not damage ceramic layer. Scratches always remain visible.

- Clean adhesive surface with adhesive remover D 002 000 10 or cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
- Cut nylon mesh to exact dimensions of mirror base.

NOTE: Hand protection (rubber gloves) should be worn.

- Spread thick layer of adhesive evenly on mirror base.
- Lay nylon mesh on mirror base.
- While continuing to apply adhesive with tube dab nylon mesh.
30 seconds are available from laying the nylon mesh on the adhesive to pressing on the windshield.
- Press mirror base (without force) onto windshield and hold for 15 seconds.
- Use a rag to remove excess adhesive.

NOTE: Rearview can be installed after 15 minutes.