Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing retaining plate for manually operated or automatic
anti-dazzle interior mirror, without rain and light sensor -G397- and front
camera for driver assist systems -R242
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Glass-metal adhesive kit “D 000 703 A1” |
Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Glass scraper (commercially available)
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Blade (commercially available) -2- |
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Detach retaining plate -1- from
mirror foot -2- in
-direction of arrow-. |
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Remove PUR adhesive sealant from retaining plate
-1- using a wire brush. |
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Grind off the three spacer protrusions
-arrows- on bonding surface. To do this, use sandpaper
(360/400 grain) laid on flat surface. |
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Keep sanded surface clean and free of grease. |
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Remove PUR adhesive sealant as well as old glass/paint
primer down to ceramic layer on windscreen using a glass
scraper. |

Caution
Do not damage ceramic coating. Scratches will remain
permanently visible. |
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Clean adhesive contact area with adhesive remover -D 002 000
10- or cleaning solution -D 009 401 04-. |
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Press retaining plate -1- (do
not use force) against windscreen -2-
for 15 seconds. |
Note
Interior mirror can be installed after 15 minutes. |
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Removing
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Unclip front cover -1- from
front interior light -W1- and pull it downwards by approx. 10 mm
-arrows A-.
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Note
With the repair procedure described, it is no longer
necessary to renew the windscreen.
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