Rear view mirror installation - BMW Forum

jujubearray · 09-02-2004, 06:28 PM

Can anyone tell me how to put back the rear view mirror (528i) ? I am having trouble to put it back after I accidentally knocked it off. Thanks.

BKTVE · 09-03-2004, 09:20 PM

I fixed the mirror base to the windshiel first with the 3 minutes clear epoxy glue. Hold the part to position until the glue is set may be 1-2 minutes. Allow the glue to cure for about 12 hrs before put back the mirror.

Lately I saw a pack of epoxy glue for fixing the rear view mirror on the shelf at the hardware store. Do not remember the brand.

Torque · 09-04-2004, 12:12 AM

go to your local AutoZone or PepBoys. They have 'mirror glue'.

d3ity · 09-04-2004, 02:25 AM

heh, how'd you "remove it" tell me you didnt swipe a car with it.

I'm hoping for a funny, i ran into it story.

lacorteft · 05-07-2005, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jujubearray,Sep 2 2004, 07:28 PM

Can anyone tell me how to put back the rear view mirror (528i) ? I am having trouble to put it back after I accidentally knocked it off. Thanks.

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I am having the same problem. The mirror has fallen off. I have removed the housing around the mirror shaft and removed the mirror completely. HOW DO YOU...remove the round metal button from the mirror to glue it to the windshield? I cannot find any allen screws or any other means of attachment. I dont want to pry it off as a new mirror is big bucks. Is there any trick to removing the metal button, so I can glue it on the windshield then put the mirror back on the metal button?

ghead

Torque · 05-07-2005, 08:18 PM

[quote=lacorteft,May 7 2005, 04:44 PM]

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Originally Posted by jujubearray,Sep 2 2004, 07:28 PM

Can anyone tell me how to put back the rear view mirror (528i) ? I am having trouble to put it back after I accidentally knocked it off. Thanks.

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I am having the same problem. The mirror has fallen off. I have removed the housing around the mirror shaft and removed the mirror completely. HOW DO YOU...remove the round metal button from the mirror to glue it to the windshield? I cannot find any allen screws or any other means of attachment. I dont want to pry it off as a new mirror is big bucks. Is there any trick to removing the metal button, so I can glue it on the windshield then put the mirror back on the metal button?

ghead

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why not just glue the whole assembly back on ? not like you plan on taking it off every day or something...