jazz1 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hi guys someone guide me how to take apart wing mirrors completely, Is it a case of taking of the mirror and some bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 1) Observe mirror 2) Hold sledgehammer in hand 3) Line up mirror 4) Hit mirror 5) Repeat step 4 until mirror is off 6) Hit mirror until it separates 7) All done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 1) Observe mirror 2) Hold sledgehammer in hand 3) Line up mirror 4) Hit mirror 5) Repeat step 4 until mirror is off 6) Hit mirror until it separates 7) All done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Jazz it's easy remove the mirror and there are three screws Turn upside down and remove the screws and the electrical plug (use a tiny screwdriver to remove the pins safely from the plug) you should be able to split it into two parts, lastly there are two screw on the underside remove them and it should all pretty much fall apart easy Just remember which way the wires go into the plug!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 1) Observe mirror 2) Hold sledgehammer in hand 3) Line up mirror 4) Hit mirror 5) Repeat step 4 until mirror is off 6) Hit mirror until it separates 7) All done. That guide needs to be stickied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) Thanks jody , as you explained that method should remove it in 2 parts for respray? Is it also easy to clip of the mirror glass? Edited December 16, 2014 by jazz1 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Is it also easy to clip of the mirror glass? I have a guide for this too if needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Haha, thanks guys that's why I love this forum always help when in need . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Haha, thanks guys that's why I love this forum always help when in need . No problem, I like to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 No problem, I like to help. Lol, your sig says it all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Lol, your sig says it all . Tech expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Hope they are electric fold in's, because if they are normal push types theres a thick spring that's been capped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Careful Jazz, dismantling wing mirrors has been proven to contribute towards hairloss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I hate hate the glass clips. They are really stiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.osborne69 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I have done this to 2 sets of mirrors heated and folding to make 1 set of heated folding mirrors its easy hardest part is getting the actually mirror off without braking it Once the mirrors are off the car push firmly to tilt the mirror up so you can see underneath it at the bottom under the glass After you have done this get a thin flat screwdriver that does not bend and you should see some clips underneath Gert the screwdriver under it and press down on the clip while pulling at the mirror at the same time I held the entire mirror between my legs to make it easier But be warned I nearly broke mine as it was bending mine but the clips just would not come out of their housing If it is a heated mirror on the inside I had a very large spring which I couldn't do any thing with as I could not find a way to remove it However on the folding mirrors everything can be taken out Whet are you trying to do with the mirrors and I will see if I can help further if it is to put heated mirrors on the folding mirrors there is a thread I put a little read up (no pics) but I should still have them as I took some when going along Let me know Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Hope they are electric fold in's, because if they are normal push types theres a thick spring that's been capped ...and the spring is made of some metal unknown to the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys mine are folding electric type, I need them apart for respray . Edited December 17, 2014 by jazz1 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.osborne69 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Let me know if you have any issues I still have my old paid so I can take them apart again and give a better write up if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Well now you know, you'll be able to sepaRATe them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Thanks guys , love this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.osborne69 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 OK so here it is Lay the mirror on the table flat and push on the top right corner on the mirror till it stops and then very gently gift the bottom left corner and it should move a bit more slightly It should go from this To this Once that has been done you should be able to see a thick black bit of plastic behind it looks a bit like this Another angle The above image you can just see my screwdriver between the thick plastic and the actual mirror Once you have done twist the screwdriver slowly until the mirror comes away from the plastic a little and then move further down the mirror and do the same all I did was slide the screwdriver down while it was still in between the plastic and the mirror glass BE FIRM BUT GENTLE THIS CAN BRAKE THE MIRROR Will look like this once you have done it Once you have done this just push the bottom of the mirror glass back and it will come in off with ease Yours will look slightly different as this mirror was a heated 1 eight the heater cable and mirror taken out To put the mirror back in place the top hooked part in first and then push down on the bottom of the mirror until you here it click in place its a much louder click than what it is when the mirror is being moved manually (might need a little pressure) Hope this helps Let me know if there's anything your stuck on and I'll do my best to help Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Great club spirit thank you so much, maybe one day il pay back the favour with a pint , thank you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.osborne69 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Not a problem anything I can do to help a fellow club member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Great pics Wanted to know this to get in and clean Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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