Interior Rearview Mirror Retaining Plate, Attaching

Interior Rearview Mirror Retaining Plate, Attaching

Procedure using Glass and Metal Adhesive

• 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 manufacturer's 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).





- 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.

CAUTION!
Protective gloves (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.

• Rearview can be installed after 15 minutes.