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Old May 1, 2012 | 08:39 AM
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I have a new rearview mirror for my 96, I seriously have tried and cannot get the old one to slide off! I searched a few threads saying to put a screw driver behind the slot and push while pulling the mirror upward. I cannot get it to budge, anyone have any suggestions that doesnt involve breaking a windshield!?
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Old May 1, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Isn't there a set screw on there? I had mine off a while back on my 02 and there was a set screw and you use an allen wrench
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I finally got it. I geus there must be some differences in Mirrors, because everyone says something different. There was a clip that went over the base, used a small screw driver and popped the one side lose and it came right off. I feel stupid it was so easy, haha.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Yes, there was a change to the mirror design in 2001. '00 and earlier cars get a different style mirror (shape is slightly different, as well as the location if the map light switches) from the '01-'02 cars.

The older style mirrors do seem to be a bit more difficult to remove in my experience.
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I have a '92 Firebird. How is the mirror unplugged from the electrical cables in the ceiling?
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