Procedures

Interior mirror, repair method with glass-metal adhesive

Materials:
- Glass/metal glue set D 000 703 A1

Tools:
- Remove mirror plate out of mirror base.
- Using a wire brush, remove any remaining adhesive from mirror plate.
- Sand three spacer knobs on adhesive surface. Use sandpaper (360/400 grit) on level surface.
- Maintain sanded surface free of dirt and grease.
- Using glass scraper, scrape adhesive and primer down to ceramic layer on windshield.







- Clean adhesive surface with adhesive remover D 002 000 10 or cleaning solution D 009 401 04.

1 - Glass scraper (commercially available)
2 - Standard blade

CAUTION: Do not damage ceramic coating. Scratches will remain permanently visible.

- Cut nylon mesh to exact dimensions of mirror base.

NOTE: Wear rubber gloves.

- Apply thick layer of adhesive evenly on mirror base.
- Place nylon mesh on mirror base.
- While applying more adhesive, use tube to tap lightly on nylon mesh.

NOTE: Only 30 seconds are available for applying adhesive to nylon mesh fabric and placing it on windshield.

- Press mirror base (without force) onto windshield and hold for 15 seconds.
- Use a towel to remove excess adhesive.

NOTE: Install rearview mirror after 15 minutes.