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Post by sempar on May 26, 2017 20:10:40 GMT -6
I have a 2001 with the Rain Sense option. The bracket that holds the sensor to the windshield has a broken tab, so the sensor does work as effectively as it should. I know that both the sensor and the windshield bracket are no longer available. Does a replacement windshield come with this bracket ( my windshield has a crack in the upper right, so I could replace it )?
If not, is there a adhesive remover available that will allow me to remove the bracket to properly repair it, and another adhesive to re-glue it to the glass?
John
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Post by tigger on May 27, 2017 0:12:38 GMT -6
Haha, thought I'd heard it all, John! Good question...
Truthfully, I have no idea. Best bet may be to call around to the various windshield replacement places and ask exactly what 'comes with' and what is transferred.
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Post by sempar on May 27, 2017 11:43:45 GMT -6
HI Tigger,
I'll check with the auto glass guys, but I wouldn't be surprised if they don't know either. Would like to get it fixed though , since the sensor does work better when I press it against the glass by hand.
John
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Post by Marc on May 27, 2017 13:06:15 GMT -6
You can remove the bracket with a razor scraper. The glue that holds it in place is not very strong.
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Post by sempar on May 28, 2017 11:54:45 GMT -6
Hi Marc,
Thanks for the info, if I can get the bracket off it would be a lot easier to repair. Any suggestions for what would be a good adhesive to re-attach the bracket? Thought about rear view mirror adhesive but I'm not sure the adhesive would be good for plastic.
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Post by Marc on May 28, 2017 13:00:32 GMT -6
Rear view mirror glue would be OK. It'll stand up to a hot windshield better than anything else.
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Post by Paulaurora on May 31, 2017 6:53:52 GMT -6
I changed the windshield it did came with that special glue thing and i think with the bracket as well but i believe the glue is the one that holds the sensor. I changed it with safelight i said i have rain sensor so they order the right one with all the needed stuff
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Post by sempar on May 31, 2017 10:27:34 GMT -6
Marc, thanks for the additional info. As Paul mentioned it appears the windshield does come with the bracket installed, so I'll check with my glass installer to make sure that it does before I do anything else.
Thanks again,
John
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Post by Marc on May 31, 2017 13:36:42 GMT -6
Marc, thanks for the additional info. As Paul mentioned it appears the windshield does come with the bracket installed, so I'll check with my glass installer to make sure that it does before I do anything else. Thanks again, John OK! |
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