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Removing and installing emergency braking function sensor unit > < Removing and installing interior mirror
Bonding retaining plate for interior mirror
Bonding retaining plate for interior mirror
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Glass scraper (commercially available)
   
t  Blade (commercially available)
t  Glass-metal adhesive kit -D 000 703 A1- (standard interior mirror)
Installing
–  Remove retaining plate from mirror base.
–  Remove PUR adhesive sealant from retaining plate using a wire brush.
–  Grind off the three spacer protrusions on bonding surface. To do this, use sandpaper (360/400 grain) laid on flat surface.
–  Keep sanded surface clean and free of grease.
–  Scrape down PUR adhesive sealant and glass/paint primer down to ceramic layer on windscreen using glass scraper.
–  Clean adhesive contact area with adhesive remover -D 002 000 10- or cleaning solution -D 009 401 04-.
  WARNING
Do not damage ceramic coating. Scratches will remain permanently visible.
–  Cut nylon mesh fabric exactly to size of retaining plate.
  Note
Wear hand protection (rubber gloves).
–  Apply adhesive evenly to retaining plate.
–  Place nylon mesh fabric on retaining plate.
–  Dab nylon mesh fabric with tube while applying further adhesive.
Only 30 seconds are available from laying nylon mesh fabric on adhesive to pressing plate onto windscreen.
–  Press retaining plate (do not use force) against windscreen for 15 seconds.
–  Remove excess adhesive with a cloth.
  Note
Interior mirror can be installed after 15 minutes.
  V68-0390

Removing and installing emergency braking function sensor unit > < Removing and installing interior mirror