Procedures

Retainer plate for interior mirror, cementing

Repair method using glass-metal-adhesive

Special tools and workshop equipment required







- Glass-Metal-Adhesive-Set D 000 703 A1
1 - Glass scraper (commercially available)
2 - Razor blade (commercially available)

CAUTION: Use adhesive at room temperature and observe manufacturers safety instructions and directions for use.

The material will harden fully after several hours.







- Dimension for interior rear-view mirror a = 153 mm (top edge of trim strip to center of bonding surface of mirror base).

Procedure
- Take mirror plate out of mirror base.
- Use wire brush to remove PUR adhesive from mirror plate.
- Grind off three spacers on bonding surface. Use sandpaper (360/400 grain) on flat surface.
- Keep sanded surface clean and free from dirt and grease.
- Use glass scraper to remove PUR adhesive and primer from windscreen down to ceramic layer.

CAUTION: Do not damage ceramic coating. Scratches will remain permanently visible.

- Clean bonding area with adhesive remover D 002 000 10 or cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
- Cut nylon mesh fabric exactly to the size of the mirror base.

NOTE: Wear hand protection (rubber glove).

- Apply adhesive evenly and smoothly to base of mirror.
- Install nylon mesh fabric onto base of mirror.
- Apply further adhesive to nylon mesh fabric by dabbing with the tube.
30 seconds are available for applying the adhesive to the nylon mesh fabric before pressing it onto the windshield.
- Press base of mirror firmly (do not use force) against windshield for 15 seconds.
- Remove excess adhesive with a cloth.

NOTE: Interior rear view mirror can be reinstalled after 15 minutes.