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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: normanh on May 15, 2023, 16:47

Title: Whats involved in removing the door mirror?
Post by: normanh on May 15, 2023, 16:47
I need to touch up the paint on one of my mirrors so how is it secured?

Remove door card, surround to lever, speaker cables I understand that.
I assume there is a simple cable socket arrangement for the mirror electrics?
How is the mount secured through the door skin to the mirror?
Have I missed anything?

Norman
Title: Re: Whats involved in removing the door mirror?
Post by: Call the midlife! on May 15, 2023, 17:33
It comes off as a full unit, mount and mirror, just the two fastenings through the skin.
Title: Re: Whats involved in removing the door mirror?
Post by: MrChris on May 15, 2023, 18:07
I've just done this, 2 nuts need removing with a 10mm socket and the unit slides up and out. Accessible after door card is removed. It is fairly clear looking at it. I seem to remember the cable just disconnects.
Title: Re: Whats involved in removing the door mirror?
Post by: normanh on May 15, 2023, 18:28
Thanks guys, I just like to have this sort of info available beforehand. I assume a 1/4 inch drive is adequate to remove the nuts?

Norman
Title: Re: Whats involved in removing the door mirror?
Post by: Joesson on May 15, 2023, 20:02
@normanh

I've not had reason to remove the mirrors but my 10mm socket is typically on a 1/4 inch drive and my favoured wrench at that size is a very short SnapOn as the core diameter of something requiring a 10mm socket will not resist much else.
As always, something that has been tight for 20 years or so would likely benefit from a drop of easing juice.
Title: Re: Whats involved in removing the door mirror?
Post by: andyroo104 on May 15, 2023, 21:27
Normally easy to remove with a smaller socket wrench and windows down for easier access.

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Title: Re: Whats involved in removing the door mirror?
Post by: andyroo104 on May 16, 2023, 01:33
https://youtu.be/T1yyJgdwM-g
Title: Re: Whats involved in removing the door mirror?
Post by: normanh on May 16, 2023, 13:15
Thats great thanks

Norman
Title: Re: Whats involved in removing the door mirror?
Post by: TheTigerUK on May 17, 2023, 13:47
Make sure when you refit the mirror you route the cable correctly or else it fouls the window glass.