Volkswagen Golf 2004 Workshop Manual page 13

1.6.2 Tools
1 - Glass scraper (commercially available)
2 - Blade (commercially available)
– Remove retaining plate from mirror base.
– Remove PUR adhesive from mirror base using a wire brush.
– Grind off the three spacer protrusions on bonding surface. To
do this, use sandpaper (360/400 grain) laid on flat surface.
– Keep sanded surface clean and free of grease.
– Scrape down PUR adhesive material and primer down to ce‐
ramic layer on windscreen using glass scraper.
– Clean bonding area with adhesive remover D 002 000 10 or
cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
Caution
Do not damage ceramic coating. Scratches will remain per‐
manently visible.
– Cut nylon mesh fabric exactly to size of mirror base.
Note
Wear hand protection (rubber gloves).
– Apply adhesive evenly and smoothly to base of mirror.
– Fit nylon mesh fabric onto base of mirror.
– Apply further adhesive to nylon mesh fabric by dabbing with
tube.
After adhesive has been applied to nylon mesh fabric, base of
mirror must be pressed onto windscreen within 30 seconds.
– Press base of mirror firmly (do not use force) against wind‐
screen for 15 seconds.
– Remove excess adhesive with a cloth.
Note
Interior mirror can be installed after 15 minutes.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010
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1. Interior mirror