stubborn rear view mirror

franklin · Mon, Aug-31-2009, 04:08:04 PM

Ok. Did numerous searches. Tried all these suggestions: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...ar+view+mirror

Most are saying, remove the plastic cover. Done. The thread then states "twist the mirror counter clockwise, then disconnect the electrical" When I twist the mirror (rectangular with rain sensor) it hits the roof and no further twisting can happen. Tried pulling slightly hard at this proint and I'm afraid I'm going to rip the mirror mount off the glass. What in the idiot heck am I doing wrong?

JohnA · Mon, Aug-31-2009, 10:10:01 PM

I can't even get the plastic cover off my oval mirror

**flow350** · Mon, Aug-31-2009, 10:26:11 PM

The plastic housing snaps together. It is a little tricky to remove for the first time, but all you have to do is try to separate the two halves. Start at the bottom of the mirror and push in (towards top of the car) on the center where the two halves meet, while at the same time pulling the two halves apart (toward the left and right side of the car).

With the pastic off, now you just have to twist the mounting arm (not the mirror itself) counter-clockwise (although either direction should work, twist about 75 to 90 degrees) and the mirror will come off. Keep in mind, this was my procedure for the oval mirror--not sure if the mounts are different for the square mirrors.

MitchSF · Mon, Aug-31-2009, 10:59:46 PM

There is a service bulletin around somewhere that says not to twist the mirror. After removing the cover, press on the mirror so it snaps off the mount. Insert and twist to reinstall only. I'll try to find the document.

Edit - here it is: http://www.bigpatsfans.com/mirror/pi..._%2016_060.pdf

TenaciousD · Tue, Sep-01-2009, 01:31:41 AM

Get yourself an 8 year old child and he/she should be able to get it right off. It's like a child-proof cap on a pill bottle.

Don't know what to tell you otherwise. Mine came right off with just a twist.

franklin · Tue, Sep-01-2009, 03:25:49 PM

I finally figured it out. One has to twist the MOUNT not the mirror. I figured the mount post was glued in place. It came right off (mirror + mount) after I finnally understood!

JohnA · Tue, Sep-01-2009, 04:52:19 PM

yeah everything clicked for me too, good info guys

Mon, Aug-31-2009, 04:08:04 PM	#1
franklin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 36 Reputation: 0 Location: Bellaire	stubborn rear view mirror Ok. Did numerous searches. Tried all these suggestions: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...ar+view+mirror Most are saying, remove the plastic cover. Done. The thread then states "twist the mirror counter clockwise, then disconnect the electrical" When I twist the mirror (rectangular with rain sensor) it hits the roof and no further twisting can happen. Tried pulling slightly hard at this proint and I'm afraid I'm going to rip the mirror mount off the glass. What in the idiot heck am I doing wrong?

Mon, Aug-31-2009, 10:10:01 PM	#2
JohnA Greenhill Zone Act 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 1,715 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	I can't even get the plastic cover off my oval mirror __________________

Mon, Aug-31-2009, 10:59:46 PM	#4
MitchSF Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 99 Reputation: 0 Location: Coral Springs, FL USA	There is a service bulletin around somewhere that says not to twist the mirror. After removing the cover, press on the mirror so it snaps off the mount. Insert and twist to reinstall only. I'll try to find the document. Edit - here it is: http://www.bigpatsfans.com/mirror/pi..._%2016_060.pdf __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe, Jerez Black/Black, DCT 2002 330Ci, Sapphire Black/Black, 5-speed

Tue, Sep-01-2009, 01:31:41 AM	#5
TenaciousD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 133 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 E46 Reputation: 0 Location: Tampa	Get yourself an 8 year old child and he/she should be able to get it right off. It's like a child-proof cap on a pill bottle. Don't know what to tell you otherwise. Mine came right off with just a twist. __________________ 2004 Mystic Blue, 6MT

Tue, Sep-01-2009, 04:52:19 PM	#7
JohnA Greenhill Zone Act 1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 1,715 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	yeah everything clicked for me too, good info guys __________________

Mon, Aug-31-2009, 10:26:11 PM	#3
flow350 Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 530 Reputation: 0 Location: Atlanta	The plastic housing snaps together. It is a little tricky to remove for the first time, but all you have to do is try to separate the two halves. Start at the bottom of the mirror and push in (towards top of the car) on the center where the two halves meet, while at the same time pulling the two halves apart (toward the left and right side of the car). With the pastic off, now you just have to twist the mounting arm (not the mirror itself) counter-clockwise (although either direction should work, twist about 75 to 90 degrees) and the mirror will come off. Keep in mind, this was my procedure for the oval mirror--not sure if the mounts are different for the square mirrors.

Tue, Sep-01-2009, 03:25:49 PM	#6
franklin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 36 Reputation: 0 Location: Bellaire	I finally figured it out. One has to twist the MOUNT not the mirror. I figured the mount post was glued in place. It came right off (mirror + mount) after I finnally understood!

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