1992 Oldsmobile 98 removal of rearview mirror mount

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PHARMGIRL
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Interior problem
1992 Oldsmobile 98 55,000 miles

I'm an idiot. After my rearview mirror fell off, I attempted to re-attach it using the correct adhesive. Them I glued the darn mount on backwards..not upside down, but backwards. How can I remove it without cracking the windshield or stabbing my arm with the knife I was using to pry it off? (Reference my first sentence)
Mar 8, 2009 at 7:24 AM
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[quote:4ecfcf4e0e="pharmgirl"]Interior problem
1992 Oldsmobile 98 55,000 miles

I'm an idiot. After my rearview mirror fell off, I attempted to re-attach it using the correct adhesive. Them I glued the darn mount on backwards..not upside down, but backwards. How can I remove it without cracking the windshield or stabbing my arm with the knife I was using to pry it off? (Reference my first sentence)[/quote:4ecfcf4e0e]

Hello,

Honestly, I have not found anything in my area that will work to dissolve the adhesive. Maybe one of the other techs on here can shed a little light on this subject. But, I have ended up having to purchase a new mirror glue kit that included the mounting pad. And just put in below the other one leaving enough room to get the mirror back on.

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Mar 8, 2009 at 7:36 AM
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