i need to relocate my rear view mirror on my windshield. i know how to get the mirror off the base but i need to know how to get the base off the windshield.

 

im pretty sure it is epoxied on. flathead screwdriver and a rubber mallet? but first off, why do you need it relocated?

 

you have to either wait till it falls off, or maybe hit the mirror with your hand (worked for me once, in a fit of rage lol), or better yet, stop in at an auto glass place, they usually refit them for free, they have a solution that will break the epoxy down for removal, then refit it for you.

 

i need to move it up higher because its blocking my view big time. im not the smallest guy around and im tired of crouching when im driving.

 

Every time mine has fallen off it has been HOT out so: Get either a heat gun or your wife's hair dryer and apply heat to the area (I would leave the rear view on) for a while. The epoxy should start to get loose or tacky. At that point, just pry the metal retainer off.

(Also, just for the sake of saving time, you should mark the location of your rear-view before you remove it... it'll make it much easier to re-locate).

 

I accidentally knocked mine off removing the over head console thing a couple weeks ago... Haven't put it back yet! I mostly use my side mirrors any ways and when I revers I usually just turn and look. But most of the time all I can see back there is dog lol! so it should come off easy enough!

 

x2 on the heat.
Been in the glass business all my life. What I usually do is remove the mirror from the block. Grab the block itself with a pair of pliers and apply just a bit of twisting pressure (dont pull) they apply heat and it will eventually twist loose.
If its still stuck good then hitting it as suggested above will result in you needing a new windshield. I normally use a small hand held propane torch but a heat gun would certainally work as well. If you use a torch don't hold it real close and for a long time. I ususlly keep the flame about 6" or so from the block. Don't heat it too long either as this will break the glass as well. usually 15 - 20 sec works.

Piece of cake!

 

well using a screw driver and a hammer i know is not a good idea. isiong a mini torch is questionable because, 1- its like 39deg right now, 2- wont the heat brown the glass or discolor/melt the laminate in between the glass layers?

 

If you heat it too long and too much. It can also crack the glass as well.

In thinking about this I would suggest simply take it to a glass shop that knows how to do this. Two reasons, One they can hopefully remove the old one w/o damaging anything and two, they will have the proper adhesive to reinstall the bracket. It requires a special two part adhesive. From what my customers tell me the stuff you can buy in the auto parts store never works and it costs as much as it would for me to fix it for you.
Good luck and I know what you mean about it being in your line of view. I have relacated several on my vehicles as well.

 

Just don't crack the glass pullin on it wen heating