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Hi folks,

Has anyone succeeded in re-sticking the adhesive pad that secures the cluster to the rear screen?

2003MY Xk8Coupe

Thank you, Ron C

Remove the whole unit and thoroughly clean the glass and the mounting pad. Reglue the mounting pad back onto the glass and leave it alone for at least 24hrs. Unfortunately I can’t remember the adhesive I used but it was for bonding glass to plastics.

Good afternoon Jimbo,

Thank you for responding, I have done much as you suggest and will try again. The real issue is poor access to the area where the detached pad has to be re-glued, my XK8 has a boot as opposed to a hatch, the job is best tackled by a small flexible person with long strong fingers. At least so far no one is suggesting removing the rear screen.

Thanks again, Ron C

Hi Ron, unless you are averse to paying a small fee, the guys at Autoglass should be able to sort this problem in a couple of minutes. They have the necessary cleaning agents and appropriate adhesives - same stuff as used to be capable of gluing the rear view mirror to the windscreen!
Jim