Install guides
Nine methods, 49 steps. Codes A–D fit the glass only; codes 1–5 remove the old backing plate first. Each guide has the full-size video and, where one exists, the printable sheet.
Install code A — Fit over
Redi-Cuts® · install code A · 6 steps
To use this method, the broken mirror must be present and should remain in the mirror housing. Only remove loose or protruding pieces with a putty knife or screwdriver.
For proper adhesion, make sure surfaces are clean and free of dirt or debris.
Dry fit (test fit) mirror replacement by placing over existing broken mirror to check proper fit. Be sure to align signal icons, if applicable.
Apply Burco Redi Stick™ adhesive patches to the broken mirror or mirror replacement. Use care not to cover signal icons, if applicable. TIP: Install in a warm/dry environment.
TIP: In addition to adhesive patches, you may supplement with Burco silicone adhesive gel.
Align and press mirror replacement to the broken mirror with firm yet gentle pressure. Make sure to align signal etching, if applicable.
Clean your installed Redi Cuts® mirror replacement with glass cleaner.
Install code B — Drop fit
Redi-Cuts® · install code B · 5 steps
Remove all existing broken glass and adhesive from the mirror's plastic frame and backing plate with a putty knife.
Thoroughly clean backing plate with rubbing alcohol. Clean mirror with glass cleaner. Test fit your Redi Cuts® before proceeding to the next step.
Apply Burco Redi Stick™ adhesive patches to the backing plate or mirror replacement, if applicable.
TIP: Install in a warm/dry environment.
TIP: In addition to adhesive patches, you may supplement with Burco silicone adhesive gel or urethane.
Align and press mirror replacement to the backing plate with firm yet gentle pressure.
Clean your installed Redi Cuts® mirror replacement with glass cleaner.
Install code C — Heated
Redi-Cuts® · install code C · 6 steps
Remove all existing broken glass and adhesive from the mirror's plastic frame and backing plate with a putty knife. Disconnect heating wires from the old heating element.
Thoroughly clean backing plate with rubbing alcohol. Clean mirror with glass cleaner. Test fit your Redi Cuts® before to proceeding to the next step.
Apply Burco® Redi Stick adhesive patches directly to Redi Cuts®. If adhesive patches are not provided, use adhesive on your heating element to install. Paper backing must be removed to expose adhesive.
TIP: Install in a warm/dry environment.
TIP: In addition to provided adhesive, you may supplement Burco silicone adhesive gel or urethane.
Reconnect your heating wires to Redi Cuts® terminal leads.
Align and press your heated Redi Cuts® to the backing plate with firm yet gentle pressure.
Clean your installed heated Redi Cuts® mirror replacement with glass cleaner.
Install code D — Gasket fit
Redi-Cuts® · install code D · 6 steps
Remove the broken glass and gasket from the mirror head with a small screwdriver or fiber stick. You may have to remove a framing screw.
If possible, use your existing gasket. Remove broken glass from the gasket and clean with glass cleaner.
Install the gasket around the mirror. Be sure that the front of the mirror is facing out.
TIP: Burco part number can be read from the front.
Lubricate the edge of the gasket with Burco silicone adhesive gel or urethane for ease of installation into the mirror frame.
With the gasket installed on your Redi Cuts®, gently tap the gasket edges into the mirror head with a rubber mallet.
TIP: Tap the gasket edges, not the mirror, to reduce the risk of breakage.
Clean your installed Redi Cuts® mirror replacement with glass cleaner.
Install code 1 — Snap tab backing plate removal
Redi-Set-Go™ · install code 1 · 5 steps
Manually pivot mirror downward by applying pressure to the lower portion of your mirror. Insert a screwdriver above mirror behind backing plate and carefully pry off backing plate snap tabs from the motor head.
TIP: Place a towel on edge of mirror head when prying off backing plate to prevent damage or scratching.
If your mirror is a heated variant, disconnect wires from your mirror’s heating element. If applicable, auto dimming wires may have to be disconnected or clipped and capped.
NOTE: Burco® mirror replacements do not auto dim.
If your mirror is a heated/signal variant, reconnect heating wires to Redi-Set-Go™ mirror's terminal leads. Test functionalities before proceeding to the next step.
Align motor mount snap tabs with motor. Apply gentle even pressure until motor mount snaps onto motor head.
Clean your installed Redi-Set-Go® mirror replacement with glass cleaner.
Install code 2 — Slide tab backing plate removal
Redi-Set-Go™ · install code 2 · 5 steps
Insert a screwdriver below your mirror and carefully slide tab locks off of tab lock guides by lifting/prying upward.
TIP: Lift/pry upward. Do not pry outward.
TIP: Place a towel on edge of mirror head when prying up to prevent damage or scratching.
If your mirror is a heated variant, disconnect wires from your mirror’s heating element. If applicable, auto dimming wires may have to be disconnected or clipped and capped.
NOTE: Burco® mirror replacements do not auto dim.
If your mirror is a heated/signal variant, reconnect heating wires to Redi-Set-Go™ mirror's terminal leads. Test functionalities before proceeding to the next step.
Vertically align your Redi-Set-Go™ mirror replacement toward the top of the mirror head. Apply gentle downward pressure and slide tab locks onto tab lock guides.
TIP: For more clearance, pivot motor head downward.
Clean your installed Redi-Set-Go® mirror replacement with glass cleaner.
Install code 3 — Upper hook lock backing plate removal
Redi-Set-Go™ · install code 3 · 5 steps
Manually pivot mirror and backing plate upward by applying pressure on the upper portion of your mirror. Insert a screwdriver below your mirror and backing plate and carefully pry lower snap locks off the snap lock guides. Once lower snap locks pop off, pull down/out to release the upper hook locks from the hook lock guides.
TIP: Place a towel on edge of mirror head when prying off lower snap locks to prevent damage or scratching
If your mirror is a heated variant, disconnect wires from your mirror’s heating element. If applicable, auto dimming wires may have to be disconnected or clipped and capped.
NOTE: Burco® mirror replacements do not auto dim.
If your mirror is a heated/signal variant, reconnect heating wires to Redi-Set-Go™ mirror's terminal leads. Test functionalities before proceeding to the next step.
Insert upper hook locks into the hook lock guides. Next, apply gentle pressure and snap lower snap locks into snap lock guides.
TIP: Be sure upper hook locks are fully seated before snapping lower snap locks into place.
Clean your installed Redi-Set-Go® mirror replacement with glass cleaner.
Install code 4 — Lower hook lock backing plate removal
Redi-Set-Go™ · install code 4 · 5 steps
Manually pivot mirror and backing plate downward by applying pressure to the lower portion of your mirror. Insert a screwdriver above your mirror and backing plate and carefully pry upper snap locks out of the snap lock guides. After the upper snap locks pop off, pull up/out to release lower hook locks from the hook lock guides.
TIP: Place a towel on edge of mirror head when prying upper snap locks off to prevent damage or scratching.
If your mirror is a heated variant, disconnect wires from your mirror’s heating element. If applicable, auto dimming wires may have to be disconnected or clipped and capped.
NOTE: Burco® mirror replacements do not auto dim.
If your mirror is a heated/signal variant, reconnect heating wires to Redi-Set-Go™ mirror's terminal leads. Test functionalities before proceeding to the next step.
Insert lower hook locks into the hook lock guides. Next, apply gentle pressure and snap upper snap locks into snap lock guides.
TIP: Be sure lower hook locks are fully seated before snapping upper snap locks into place.
Clean your installed Redi-Set-Go® mirror replacement with glass cleaner.
Install code 5 — Ball pivot backing plate removal
Redi-Set-Go™ · install code 5 · 6 steps
Manually pivot mirror by applying pressure to the lower and side portions of your mirror. Insert a screwdriver behind backing plate and carefully pry off all pivots from their sockets using care not to damage the pins.
TIP: Place a towel on edge of mirror head when prying off pivots to prevent damage or scratching.
If your mirror is a heated variant, disconnect wires from your mirror’s heating element. If applicable, auto dimming wires may have to be disconnected or clipped and capped.
NOTE: Burco® mirror replacements do not auto dim.
If your mirror is a heated/signal variant, reconnect heating wires to Redi-Set-Go™ mirror's terminal leads. Test functionalities before proceeding to the next step.
Twist each actuator pivot pin counter clockwise to remove them from the motor head. Snap each actuator pivot pin into its corresponding socket on your Redi-Set-Go™ mirror ensuring that each pin's tabs are properly aligned with the vertical and horizontal socket cutouts.
With the actuator pins set in Redi-Set-Go™ sockets, place Redi-Set-Go™ into the mirror head while setting each pin into its original location. Once actuator pivot pins are set in place, snap main ball pivot into main socket by applying gentle, even pressure to the center of your Redi-Set-Go™ mirror.
To test mobility, tilt mirror side/side & up/down. Clean your installed Redi-Set-Go™ mirror with glass cleaner.