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Internal rear-view mirror (with rain sensor) - remove and install > < Internal rear-view mirror (without rain sensor) - remove and install
Internal rearview mirror support plate - glue
Internal rearview mirror support plate - glue
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Glass scraper -1- (commercially available).
   
t  Blade -2- (commercially available).
Materials:
t  Set of adhesives for metal and glass -D 000 703 A1-.
Gluing:
–  Remove the mirror base support.
–  Remove the adhesive residues from the support with a steel brush.
–  Sand the three spacing bumps on the gluing surface. To do so, place the sandpaper (360/400 grit) over a flat surface.
–  Keep the sanded surface free of dirt and grease.
–  Scrape the adhesive residues and the primer from the windscreen up to the ceramic paint coat with a glass scraper.
–  Clean the gluing surface using the Adhesive remover -D 002 000 10- or the Cleaning product -D 009 401 04-.
  WARNING
Do not damage the ceramic layer. Scratches will always be visible.
–  Cut the nylon mesh to the exact size of the mirror base.
  Note
Use of protection gloves (rubber gloves) is recommended.
–  Apply an even coat of adhesive to the mirror support.
–  Seat the nylon mesh fabric on the mirror support.
–  Moisten the nylon mesh fabric in adhesive, applying one more coat with the tube.
  Note
You have 30 seconds to place the nylon mesh over the adhesive and press the set onto the windshield.
–  Strongly press the base of the mirror onto the windshield for 15 seconds (without excessive force).
–  Remove the excess of adhesive with a cloth.
  Note
The rearview mirror can be assembled after 15 minutes.
  V68-0390

Internal rear-view mirror (with rain sensor) - remove and install > < Internal rear-view mirror (without rain sensor) - remove and install