A fixing disc for initially fixing a fastening element in an opening of a component to be fastened, in particular a facade panel, during mounting of the fastening element and for cutting and/or removing a defined region of a protective film on the component to be fastened during mounting of the fastening element, the fixing disc comprising: fixing means for initially holding the fastening element in a predetermined position relative to the opening during mounting of the fastening element, wherein the fixing disc is adapted to be arranged at least partially in the opening and wherein the fixing means is formed by a central opening in the fixing disc and at least one holding means and wherein the fixing disc further comprises: a sleeve-like extension which extends around the central opening of the fixing disc and which is arranged on the side of the fixing disc facing the component to be fastened, the sleeve-like extension being adapted to be inserted into the opening; at least one connecting means, on a side of the fixing disc facing away from the component to be fastened, for at least temporarily establishing a connection between the fixing disc and the fastening element, wherein the connecting means is adapted to establish a releasable form-fit connection with the fastening element for transmitting a rotary movement of the fastening element to the fixing disc; and at least one cutting and/or friction means on the side of the fixing disc facing the component to be fastened, which cuts into and/or rubs off the protective film when the fixing disc is rotated. fixing means for initially holding the fastening element in a predetermined position relative to the opening during mounting of the fastening element, wherein the fixing disc is adapted to be arranged at least partially in the opening and wherein the fixing means is formed by a central opening in the fixing disc and at least one holding means and wherein the fixing disc further comprises: a sleeve-like extension which extends around the central opening of the fixing disc and which is arranged on the side of the fixing disc facing the component to be fastened, the sleeve-like extension being adapted to be inserted into the opening; at least one connecting means, on a side of the fixing disc facing away from the component to be fastened, for at least temporarily establishing a connection between the fixing disc and the fastening element, wherein the connecting means is adapted to establish a releasable form-fit connection with the fastening element for transmitting a rotary movement of the fastening element to the fixing disc; and at least one cutting and/or friction means on the side of the fixing disc facing the component to be fastened, which cuts into and/or rubs off the protective film when the fixing disc is rotated. a sleeve-like extension which extends around the central opening of the fixing disc and which is arranged on the side of the fixing disc facing the component to be fastened, the sleeve-like extension being adapted to be inserted into the opening; at least one connecting means, on a side of the fixing disc facing away from the component to be fastened, for at least temporarily establishing a connection between the fixing disc and the fastening element, wherein the connecting means is adapted to establish a releasable form-fit connection with the fastening element for transmitting a rotary movement of the fastening element to the fixing disc; and at least one cutting and/or friction means on the side of the fixing disc facing the component to be fastened, which cuts into and/or rubs off the protective film when the fixing disc is rotated.