Dock

My auto dimming rear view mirror has developed a "blob" defect behind the glass. Nothing is dripping out of the mirror, but I have plastic bag wrapped around the mirror just in case.

My plan is to remove the mirror and send it to Radar-Mirror.com for repair.

I searched for good DIY mirror removal instructions but can't find anything definitive.

Two questions:

1. Does anyone have suggestions regarding the safe removal of the mirror that avoids damage to the windshield or associated mirror parts?
2. Can anyone provide feedback on Radar-Mirror.com?

996tt6156R

I had that issue and got a new mirror.

Dock

Did you remove and/or install the mirror yourself?

fpb111

996tt6156R

The shop did it because the windshield could break. lol

Its pretty easy to take off a shop will charge very little for it. Call Freed he will do it for you and get you a new mirror.

Dock

Thanks for the great find.

Dock

I'll call him.

32krazy!

dock use a eyeglass screwdriver and pop the seam on the mirror covers. they pop right off. you then will see the large c clamp that holds the mirror on. pop one sode and the mirror comes off. unplug the connector and your done. watch the orientation of the circuit board for reassembly. the shop you listed seems to have a very good reputation on here as well as the m/b forums.

Atrox

Dock

Thanks for the suggestions.

Is the c-clamp actually designed to move enough to get it out of the slot on one side, or is this just a process of muscling up on it enough to get the mirror off.

Additionally, I assume there is a c-clamp on each side. Does it take only releasing some of the pressure of the c-clamp on one side to get the mirror off?

Dock

rmc1148

Dock I used radar and it looked new- worked out well.

Dock

Are you referring to Goldcrest? IMO, they are a top shelf shop.

Dock

Thanks for the report.

Dock

Did you remove and install the mirror yourself?