A fixing disc (1) for initially fixing a fastening element (2) in an opening of a component to be fastened, in particular a facade panel, during mounting of the fastening element (2) and for cutting into and/or removing a defined region of a protective film on the component to be fastened during mounting of the fastening element (2) is described. The fixing disc (1) has a fixing means for initially holding the fastening element (2) in a predetermined position relative to the opening during mounting of the fastening element (2), at least one connecting means (4) for at least temporarily producing a connection between the fixing disc (1) and the fastening element (2), and at least one cutting and/or friction means (5) on that side of the fixing disc (1) which faces the component to be fastened. Furthermore, a fastening element (2) corresponding to the fixing disc (1), a system consisting of fixing disc (1) and fastening element (2), and a corresponding method for cutting into and/or removing a protective film are described.