Interior Rearview Mirror Retaining Plate, Servicing

Interior Rearview Mirror Retaining Plate, Servicing

• Removal of windshield is no longer necessary, as with previous repair procedure.

• At the same time, it is possible to use the old, detached mirror base.

Windshield, Preparing






- All adhesive and primer reside must be removed up to ceramic coating - 1 -.

- Clean the adhesive surface with cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).

- Let it "dry" for at least 10 minutes.

- Apply the glass/paint primer (D 009 200 02) on the ceramic coating - 1 -.

- Let it dry for 10 minutes to maximum one hour.

Preparing Fallen Retaining Plate






- Removing the remaining adhesive:

• Prepare adhesive surface - 1 - by "wet-sanding" with fine emery paper (800-1200 grit) until water remains (does not bead and run off) on adhesive surface.

• Then clean with cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).

• Let it "dry" for at least 10 minutes.

Applying Adhesive on Retaining Plate






- Apply the 2K polyurethane adhesive (D 180 KD2 A1) directly to the adhesive surface - 1 - on the retaining plate.

- Adhesive diameter: approximately 2.5 to 3.0 mm.

- Press the retaining plate - 1 - onto the windshield - 2 - immediately after applying the adhesive.






- Align retaining plate - 1 - on its designated position on ceramic coating and secure using adhesive tape.

Excess Adhesive, Cleaning and Removing






- Carefully remove adhesive tape one half to 1 hour after attaching the mirror base.

- Carefully remove excess soft adhesive - 1 - all around using spatula.

- Soak a primer applicator or a cloth with cleaning solution (D 009 401 04) and remove any remaining adhesive.

• The interior rearview mirror can be installed 2.5 hours after gluing on the retaining plate.