Interior Rearview Mirror With Rain Sensor Retaining Plate, Attaching

Interior Rearview Mirror with Rain Sensor Retaining Plate, Attaching

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 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.

- Bead diameter: 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.

Excess Adhesive, Cleaning and Removing

- Carefully remove adhesive tape 1 hour after attaching mirror base.

- Carefully 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!