Rear view mirror not attached to windshield

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  1. Caco830

    Caco830 Junior Member

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    Hey guys,
    Anyone have a clue why my rear view mirro doesn’t seem attached to the window. I can move the housing up and down exposing the wires underneath. Any ideas on a god other then double side taping it to the wind should? IMG_0001.JPG
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    #1 Caco830, Jun 23, 2018
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    That's just s wiring cover, you can extend the length to cover all the wires. No tape
     
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    Maybe your windshield glass was replaced at some point, and the repairman didn't re-attach?
     
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  4. ChapmanF

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    JC had the answer already. That part doesn't 'attach' to the windshield. It just slides. You can see little felt-covered tabs on the upper end. Just slide it up until those tabs are tucked in at the forward edge of the maplight cover/headliner.

    It will make a faint sort of zipper sound as you slide it.

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  5. Caco830

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    I’ve slid it up and it sits there loose.


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    That's roughly what it does. Is yours sliding back down? Did it make the zippery sound as you slid it up?

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    #6 ChapmanF, Jun 24, 2018
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