Interior Rearview Mirror
Interior Rearview Mirror
=> [ Interior Rearview Mirror with Rain Sensor ]
=> [ Interior Rearview Mirror with Rain Sensor Retaining Plate ]
=> [ Interior Rearview Mirror ]
=> [ Interior Rearview Mirror Base Plate, without Rain Sensor ]
Interior Rearview Mirror with Rain Sensor
Removal
- In vehicles with rain sensor, switch ignition off.
- Using trim removal wedge (3409), operate locking mechanism - 1 - of right cover cap - 2 -.
- Remove right - 2 - and left cover caps - 3 - from mirror base.
- Disconnect the connector - 4 -.
- Slide the interior rearview mirror downward out of mount along the windshield.
Installation
- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
Interior Rearview Mirror with Rain Sensor Retaining Plate
Removal of windshield is no longer necessary, as with previous repair procedure.
At the same time, it is possible to re-use the old, detached mirror base.
Windshield, Preparing
- All adhesive and primer residue must be removed up to ceramic coating.
- Clean adhesion surface using D 009 401 04 cleaning solution.
- Dry off period must be at least 10 minutes.
- Apply glass-/paint primer D 009 200 02.
- Drying time: minimum 10 minutes up to an hour.
Preparing Used or New Mirror Base
- Use a tool to remove adhesive residue (only for detached mirror base).
- Prepare adhesive surface by wet-sanding with fine emery paper (800-1200 grit) until water remains (does not bead and run off) on adhesive surface.
- Then clean using D 009 401 04 cleaning solution.
Mirror Base, Installing
- Apply 2C polyurethane adhesive D 180 KD2 A1 direct to prepared and cleaned mirror base adhesive surface.
- Diameter of the bead of adhesive: approximately 2.5 to 3 mm.
- Immediately after applying adhesive on mirror base, press onto prepared windshield.
- Align mirror base on its designated position on ceramic coating and secure using adhesive tape.
Cleaning and Removing Excess Adhesive
- Carefully remove adhesive tape 0.5 to 1 hour after attaching mirror base.
- Remove excess soft adhesive all around using spatula.
- Then remove any remaining excess adhesive using a primer applicator or rag, saturated with cleaning solution.
Installation of rain sensor and mirror
- Mirror can be installed 2.5 hours after mirror base has been attached!
Interior Rearview Mirror
Removal
- Rotate the interior rearview mirror - 1 - 90 degrees counterclockwise - arrow - and remove it from the adhesive plate - 2 -.
Installation
- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.
Interior Rearview Mirror Base Plate, without Rain Sensor
Materials
• Glass-metal adhesive set "D 000 703 A1"
1 Window scraper (commercially available)
2 Blade (commercially available)
- Remove retaining plate from mirror base.
- Remove PUR adhesive material from retaining plate with wire brush.
- Grind off the three spacer knobs on the adhesive surface using 360 - 400 grit sand paper on a 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.
- Clean adhesive surface with adhesive remover D 002 000 10 or cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
Be careful not to damaged the ceramic coating because scratches are always visible.
- Cut nylon mesh to exact dimensions of mirror base.
• 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.
• The interior rearview mirror can be installed after 15 minutes.