How do I remove side mirror caps?

dudesky · 05-06-2011, 07:36 PM

hello guys,

I searched some threads and informations about how to remove side mirror caps but I don't get it...

I need some detail pictures that show how to remove them.

Does anyone have any videos or pictures that show removing caps? Thanks

Baer383 · 05-06-2011, 08:36 PM

To remove the caps you must remove the glass,

start with some tape put it on the bottom below the mirror then with a flash light you will see where the mirror attaches (look up from the bottom of the mirror)and slowly pry it off it will pop off don't worry about it,then dis connect the 2 wires(it doesn't matter which way you plug them back in),then with the flashlight look into the mirror housing you will see about 4 tabs just disconnect them and the cap will fall off.

**NOTE** do not reinstall the glass before you put the cap back on b/c you may install the cap and there maybe a problem you can easily pop it back off b/c the glass is not in it.

Hope this helps you a little bit

Frank

dudesky · 08-04-2011, 01:51 PM

hey I just saw your reply haha sorry!
Thanks for the help. I will try this soon as I'm off from the work.
I'll keep update. Thanks!

05-06-2011, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	How do I remove side mirror caps? hello guys, I searched some threads and informations about how to remove side mirror caps but I don't get it... I need some detail pictures that show how to remove them. Does anyone have any videos or pictures that show removing caps? Thanks

05-06-2011, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	To remove the caps you must remove the glass, start with some tape put it on the bottom below the mirror then with a flash light you will see where the mirror attaches (look up from the bottom of the mirror)and slowly pry it off it will pop off don't worry about it,then dis connect the 2 wires(it doesn't matter which way you plug them back in),then with the flashlight look into the mirror housing you will see about 4 tabs just disconnect them and the cap will fall off. NOTE do not reinstall the glass before you put the cap back on b/c you may install the cap and there maybe a problem you can easily pop it back off b/c the glass is not in it. Hope this helps you a little bit Frank __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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08-04-2011, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	hey I just saw your reply haha sorry! Thanks for the help. I will try this soon as I'm off from the work. I'll keep update. Thanks!