Volkswagen Golf 2004 Workshop Manual page 11

1.4.2 Preparing detached or new mirror base
– Mechanically remove adhesive remains (applies only for a
mirror base which has become detached).
– Prepare adhesive surface by sanding down with wet fine em‐
ery paper (800-1200 grade) until water does not run off surface
to be bonded.
– Then clean with cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
1.4.3 Bonding mirror base
– Apply 2K polyurethane adhesive D 180 KD2 A1 directly to
prepared and cleaned mirror base bonding surface.
– Adhesive bead diameter: Approx. 2.5...3 mm.
– Press mirror base into position on prepared windscreen im‐
mediately after applying adhesive to base.
– Align mirror base in position on ceramic pre-coat surface and
secure with adhesive tape.
1.4.4 Cleaning and removing excessive ad‐
hesive
– Carefully remove adhesive tape 30 - 60 minutes after attach‐
ing mirror base.
– Carefully remove the excessive but still soft adhesive with aid
of a spatula.
– Then remove the excessive adhesive completely using a cloth
or primer applicator soaked in cleaning solution.
1.4.5 Installing rain sensor and mirror
– Mirror can be fitted 2.5 hours after attaching mirror base.
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