How to Install a Fallen Rearview Mirror?

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McCamila
07/30/25 5:58am
If the rearview mirror has fallen off, the installation method is as follows: If it's just the mirror glass that has come off, you can simply reattach it. Below is relevant information about car rearview mirrors: 1. Working Principle: Rearview mirrors have a field of view issue, which refers to the range that the mirror surface can reflect. The industry mentions three key elements of the field of view: the distance between the driver's eyes and the rearview mirror; the size of the rearview mirror; and the curvature radius of the rearview mirror. 2. Design Points: The aspects to consider for rearview mirrors include the obtainable field of view (indirect vision), image distortion, image clarity, image size, the position of the image in the mirror, etc., making it easy to adjust according to changes in the driver's viewpoint. 3. Classification: Rearview mirrors can be divided into three main series: flat mirrors, spherical mirrors, and double-curvature mirrors. There is also another type called the prism mirror, which has a flat surface but a prism-shaped cross-section, typically used as an anti-glare interior rearview mirror.
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