Retaining Plate For Interior Mirror, Installing

Retaining Plate For Interior Mirror, Installing

Materials
- Glass-metal adhesive kit D 000 703 A1.







Tools
- Remove mounting plate from mirror base.
- Remove PUR adhesive from mounting plate with a wire brush.
- Grind off three spacer protrusions on bonding surface using sandpaper (360/400 grit) on flat surface.
- Keep sanded surface clean and free of grease.
- Scrape PUR adhesive material and primer from windshield down to ceramic layer using glass scraper.

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.
- Allow cleaner to dry at least 10 minutes.
- Cut nylon mesh fabric exactly to size of mirror base.

NOTE: Wear hand protection (rubber gloves).

- Apply adhesive evenly and smoothly to base of mirror.
- Apply nylon mesh fabric onto base of mirror.
- Apply additional adhesive to nylon mesh fabric by dabbing with tube.

Wait 30 seconds after applying adhesive to nylon mesh fabric before pressing it onto windshield.

- Press base of mirror firmly (do not use force) against windshield for 15 seconds.
- Remove excess adhesive with a cloth.

NOTE: Interior mirror can be installed after 15 minutes.