How do you remove the rearview mirror mount from the windshield?

jrichker · Mar 11, 2018

Yes, I know they usually just fall off with the mirror attached.... And always when it is most inconvenient to try and catch the mirror.

However, whatever I did the first time must have really worked, because this time the mirror mount is really stuck on there.

I have new mirror and it does not fit the metal mount correctly, so the mirror falls off.
Super gluing the replacement mirror mount onto the original mirror mount works for abut a month or so, and then the mirror falls off again.

General karthief · Mar 11, 2018

I'm a tall guy so I mount the mirror button about 1 1/2" below the inside trim, I just leave the old button and use another button. I've heard acetone will soften the glue but I've never tried it, those fumes are bad too.

Deleted member 215073 · Mar 11, 2018

When I did auto glass, we used a small prybar to get it off, but it usually ruined the windshield. It would pull a chunk of glass with it and we'd sand it off if we were in the shop, if mobile we'd replace the tab. You can heat the glass carefully with a lighter to soften the adhesive. Be very careful with heat or you'll bubble the laminate in the glass.

LX Dave · Mar 11, 2018

Usually had the same thing happen here, ruining the windshield. I've used a small butane torch on the tab to soften the glue a little and cross the fingers when prying. Gotten a couple off this way without breaking anything.

Cobra231 · Mar 12, 2018

Get some channel locks and twist (not pull) while heating it with a torch, it will come off fairly quick, be careful not to heat it too much obviously. I've been an auto glass tech for over 30 yrs.

billison · Mar 12, 2018

Take a lighter to it and twist

a91what · Mar 12, 2018

I have found large subwoofers and loud music on a hot dayusually gets it done...

Mustang5L5 · Mar 13, 2018

I'm no help. Mine fell off on its own years ago and the parts store adhesives tend to not be as strong. When I replaced my mirror recently, all I needed to do was give it a good yank and it came back off.

Cobra231 · Mar 13, 2018

Swing by an auto glass shop and get them to glue it on, we use a two part adhesive that works very well. The mirror bracket must be perfectly flat and clean, as well as the windshield where it will be glued.

How do you remove the rearview mirror mount from the windshield?

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