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How to Install an Internal Rear-View Mirror

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Rearview mirror

Most internal rear-view mirrors are clipped (dovetail mount) onto a small plate glued to the windscreen. It is quite common for the plate to come unstuck and need to be re-glued. It is essential to thoroughly clean both the glass surface and the plate surface, and especially to use the appropriate adhesive, applying the primer first. Clean the glass using a razor blade and the plate using fine sandpaper. Use solvent to further clean the surface, apply the primer, and then the adhesive, securing the plate and waiting for it to dry. Finally, reinsert the mirror.

Updated on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Bleed the Clutch on a Renault Clio?

To bleed the clutch on a Renault Clio, open the bonnet to access the components located in the engine bay: here, you will need to undo the screws that secure the battery in its housing, the intake manifold, and the coolant reservoir. This will allow you to locate the pipe through which the brake fluid flows: by inserting the other end of the pipe into a container, you can press the clutch pedal to expel all the fluid until it fills the container.

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