Experts -install rearview mirror

[82 sportsc]

Please let me know the best way to remove orig
rear view mirror from windshield and install on new windshield.
Thanks
Frank

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by 82 sportsc

Please let me know the best way to remove orig
rear view mirror from windshield and install on new windshield.
Thanks
Frank

Frank,

There have been several good post on this subject.

Suggest you do a search-rear view mirror.

Good luck,

Gerry

[mnewport]

Heat the puck from the other side of the glass. I used a hot air gun for mine. The mirror will pop off.

[Tom '74 911]

Frank,

I just installed a new windshield on my car and had to do this too. My mirror was stuck to the old windshield w/double sided tape/pad stuff, not the typical glue an installer would use. I was able to get it off using a long razor blade knife tool w/out issue. I decided to order the sticky tape for the new install too as I didn't want to mount it too permanently and cause issues for the next 'new' windshield. . . If your mirror is installed w/glue, I can't help! Sorry!

here's the PN & link:

901-731-133-20-M260

Porsche 911 Interior Trim - Page 2

Good luck,
Tom

[2Utes]

To remove most adhesives, heat and patience are your primary tools. using a small plastic wedge (like a tile spacing wedge) can help to keep a tension force on the adhesive while you heat it to weaken the bond strength.
To locate the new mirror puck, measure and mark on the outside of the windshield with a sharpie or other removable marking.

[82 sportsc]

Thanks for all the insight

Frank

[rwest]

Frank,

Don't make the same mistake I made; I installed the button upside down and now will have to remove it carefully! So make sure you mark the top because it has a slight wedge shape to lock the mirror into.

-Rutager

[AVDCAV]

Heat it up " grab a guitar g string with gloves
Off in 10 seconds . Have a grab assistant
It can scuff the dash. No good