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Rear Mount
Rear Mount

Installing your own Mirror Mirror

Automotive manufacturers pump out thousands of cars a week. This process can reduce prices, but can cause loss of quality. Take the rear view mirror, for example. It is carried out by a strong adhesive but heat, humidity and temperatures can weaken the union.

Luckily, companies take these flaws into account and already have replacements available. Here's a quick guide to replace your own rearview mirror. Do not worry, you will not need a mechanic.

Pre-Installation Tips:

Gather the following tools and materials.
1. Rubbing alcohol.

2. Paper towels or soft cloth

3. Scissors

4. Flathead screwdriver

5. scraper blade page

6. A pencil

7. Pliers

8. The new replacement kit

Installation Steps:

Moisture can Council- affect the adhesive. Try installing on a day particularly dry.

1. Using the scraper, remove all the dirt on the mirror was formerly attached. Using a sharp knife is important to remove all stickers.

2. Clean the area. Pour some alcohol on a paper towel or cloth and clean the area where you be mounting the new reply. This will remove any last grease, oil or debris. Wait a few minutes after cleaning the area to dry.

3. Examine your new mirror. In the attachment point should have a small button in the form of u. You should remove this button. It can be secured with a small screw or inserted into place. You can use pliers to press down the metal flange that maintains, or use the screwdriver to pry it out.

4. After removing the button far Carefully use the scraper to remove all traces of glue on your face. Repeat the cleaning process with the button.

5. Once the button is dry, place on the windshield where the mirror would like to attach. Be sure this is exactly where you want, it will not be easy to remove.

6. Make sure the curved end of the button is up. Then using a pencil to mark the button. In this way, you can remove the button and see in the mirror will be installed. Put the button aside for now.

7. Open replacement kit and read the instructions carefully. You should find a small tube of adhesive, a bottle of adhesive activator, and maybe a spare button.

8. Remove the trigger. Squeeze the vial to break the glass, allowing fluid to soak the swab.

9. Loosely cover the market area on the windshield with the activator. It can also cover the inside of the button, if desired. Wait five minutes to dry both sides.

10. Remove the adhesive tube kit and cut off the tip with scissors. Squeeze a large drop in the center of the inner face of the button. Do not put more than one drop large.

11. Place the adhesive side of the button on the brand are your windshield, curved end up. Press and hold it against the glass for more than a minute.

12. When you release the pressure, the button must be secured to the windshield. Once the button is in the glass, wait at least an hour before continuing.

13. Now connect the new mirror. Carefully slide the attachment and push button down until it clicks. You may have to hold the button with a small screw.

Finito! You're done. You can see the girl quietly behind you while standing on a red light.

About the Author

Who would have thought replacing your rear view mirror would have been that easy? To prevent mirror damage, you should consider using windshield sun shades. –Mike Rosania

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