How To: Replace Your Vehicle's Rearview Mirror

Replacing your vehicle's rearview mirror can be a quick and simple DIY job. Paying close attention to the included directions in the brand of adhesive you choose will ensure that when you replace your vehicle's rearview mirror, you don't run into too much trouble.

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Supplies Needed for This Job:
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7. Glass Cleaner: orly.cc/3Et4zzU
8. Microfiber Towel: orly.cc/4hoGnx9

0:00 Welcome Back
0:38 Mark the Mirror Location
0:43 Detach the Mirror
0:48 Remove the Old Adhesive
1:15 Clean the Mounting Area
1:33 Attach the New Mount
2:13 Reattach the Mirror

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Transcript:
Mark the outside of the windshield with a crayon to indicate exactly where the button was attached.

Detach the mounting button from the mirror bracket.

Scrape the inside windshield glass and the mounting button thoroughly with a new razor blade in order to remove all the old glue. Always scrape in a direction away from you.

Do It Right: Glass can be easily scratched, so keep the razor as close to parallel with the glass as possible. If the mirror is mounted in the dark strip at the top of the windshield, be especially careful.
Open the cleaner/activator towelette and clean the marked area on the inside of the windshield. Allow two minutes or wait until the area is completely dry. Do NOT touch the windshield after priming it with the towelette.

Look at the mounting button and be absolutely certain about how it should be oriented when you attach it to the windshield. The round end will be at the top, and the flat side should be against the glass. You'll have only one chance to attach it the right way. Open the glue and apply just one drop to the center of the button. Too much glue can run and cause problems.

Do It Right: It’s a good idea to use scissors to cut off a corner of the glue packet. This will allow you to control the amount and direction of the glue.
IMMEDIATELY apply the button to the windshield, making sure the correct side is up, and hold it firmly in place for sixty seconds. Most products, including the glue we used for this demonstration, will recommend waiting 15-30 minutes for the glue to set, but some professionals recommend 24 hours just to be certain the glue is completely dry before mounting the mirror to the button.

Do It Right: If the button is mounted incorrectly, it’s best to bond another button onto the original one rather than trying to remove it from the glass.

While the button is drying, clean off the crayon from the outside of the windshield. Refer to our DIY How to Clean Your Vehicle’s Windshield Inside and Out
Attach the mirror bracket to the mounting button.