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Wedge Mounts, Cam-Lock Mounts and the Cam-Lock Adapter |
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Here is a little
information to help with mirror mounts. The Wedge, The Cam-Lock and the
others.
Gentex mirrors mount on
the standard Wedge windshield mount found on most GM, Chrysler and Ford
vehicles.
As a general rule,
vehicles built in the US use the Wedge style mirror mount. Vehicles
built outside the US use either the Cam-Lock style mirror mount or a
proprietary, brand specific, mount. Most Japanese built vehicles use the
Cam-Lock mount but many recent model Japanese vehicles use the Wedge
style mirror mount. Most current model Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota and
Mazda vehicles use the Wedge mount. Most vehicles built in Italy, Germany
and Korea use a
proprietary mount. For vehicles that use the Cam-Lock style mount, a special Cam-Lock adapter is available to
allow mounting of a Gentex mirror. Mounting a Gentex mirror in German, Italian
and Korean vehicles is usually not recommended because it requires the
removal of the proprietary windshield mirror mount. The best way to know
what mirror mount your vehicle uses is to compare your mirror mount to
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CAM-LOCK MOUNT |
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Cam-Lock mount mirrors are generally standard on vehicles
manufactured outside of the United States, including some U.S.
brands. Cam-Lock style mirrors must be removed by turning the
mirror 90o so that it is perpendicular to the dash,
and pulling down on the mirror. If your vehicle's mounting
system looks similar to the photo to the right, you have a Cam-Lock mount
mirror. |
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Some examples of Cam Lock
Mount mirror bases: |
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CAM-LOCK ADAPTER |
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The Cam-Lock Adapter pictured to the
left is available to mount a Gentex mirror into a Cam-Lock
equipped vehicle. The pictures also show what the mirror looks like
attached to the adapter.
Cam-Lock Installation Illustration
Click for larger view
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Other Mount Systems and Roof Mounted Mirrors |
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Some vehicles that fit into this
category: Acura, Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes Benz, Porsche,
Saab, Volvo & VW.
Most vehicles built in Italy, Germany and
Korea use a proprietary mount that must be removed from the windshield
and replaced with a Wedge mount before mounting a Gentex mirror.
Mounting a Gentex mirror in German, Italian and Korean vehicles is
usually not recommended because it requires removal of the proprietary
windshield mirror mount.
If your current mirror is mounted to the
roof/ceiling of your
vehicle or if it uses one of the proprietary mounts you
can request a free Wedge windshield mount button kit with the purchase of a mirror.
This free Wedge mount kit includes a wedge mount and glue so you can mount
your new Gentex mirror to the windshield of your vehicle.
Note: If you
need to remove the current mirror mount from your windshield, it is recommended that you have
it removed by a
windshield professional because the risk of damage to your windshield is very
high when removing the existing mirror mount. |
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