Ark Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Does anyone know how to take the rear view mirror off? I need to get behind it, but don't want to break anything (obviously). The only screw is ridiculously tight... ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 thats the one you must undo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkTheBoy Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Strange isn't it how the only screw/bolt you need to undo is always seized tight!!! Lifes a bitch BTW Ark - how much time do you spend in the arcade!!! Hogging all the trophies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 BTW Ark - how much time do you spend in the arcade!!! Hogging all the trophies! I'm just talented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted July 18, 2006 Author Share Posted July 18, 2006 OK, for the benefit of anyone wanting to know: The rear view mirror is screwed to a baseplate which is attached directly to the front window. The thread is threadlocked on tight, so torque is required. The screw has a star-shaped head...not sure which size (I'll check again later). The screw joins the mirror to a section of the base plate that is only held in place by a spring, pushing a couple of ball bearings into slots - manipulate this spring using needle-nose pliers. If you torque the screw too much, the springs will let go, and the whole mirror will come off in your hand...fine if you're trying to remove it. Not so fine if you're trying to replace it. Hope that helps anyone else who needs to do this for any reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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