reattaching rearview mirror, help!

[newdiamond]

I am trying to reattach my rearview mirror, I'm having trouble removing the silver metal piece that was glued to the windshield, anybody know what the trick is to taking this out??

 

[Robb]

Why would you want to take that piece off? Are you moving it?

Robb

 

[Robb]

Oh wait, are you saying that the silver piece is off the windshield and stuck in the main mirror piece? There is a set screw which secures it to the main mirror which needs to be loosened before it can come out.

Sorry about that,

Robb

 

[newdiamond]

is the screw on the top or bottom? I can't see it.

n/m

 

[Airpwr73]

If it's like my 92, it doesn't have a set screw. You have to use a small flatblade (or something similar) and insert it into the slot between the metal mount and mirror. Push it in as far as possible and then slide the mount off. I can't remember if it was the top or bottom slot. When you insert the screwdriver, it pushes down on a tab inside the mirror mount. I've had to do this a couple times already and each time I forget exactly how to do it. Keep trying and you'll figure it out. It can be a pain!
Good luck!

 

[Slick]

Alright well i also have a problem like this but a little different. i actually superglued my rearview mirror to the mounting button on my windshield because i kept shaking it off with the bass from my system. the other day tho, i knocked off the entire mirror and the mounting button, and they are both glued together. i got some mounting glue from autozone specially made for rearview mirrors, but the only way to do it is to mount the button first, which i cant do because they are glued together. is there anyway to get superglue off ??? help i have no idea what to do!

 

[newdiamond]

you need to get a new mirror then, they don't cost much anyway.

 

[MONMIX]

You are in trouble Slick !!! Your best bet is to get a new mirror and button , but if ya wanna go down fighting , some times I have heard of heat ( flame ) breaking down the hold of crazy glue , but ofen at the expence of what ever is glued.

 

[97emerald]

I have glued my mirror back on while the button is still attached to the mirror. Just hold mirror firmly in place for 2 minutes. It should stick OK. Just don't drive the vehicle or adjust the mirror for a few hours. I usually do it when I'm finished driving for the day.