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Jan 5, 2007 | 03:26 PM

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taking off rearview mirror ?? how the hell

i gotta take the rearview mirror off. whats the trick without breaking it ? thanks

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Jan 5, 2007 | 03:49 PM

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Try heating it up with a blow dryer, probably both the inside and outside. Maybe this will help.

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Jan 5, 2007 | 04:46 PM

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There should be a little screw that holds it against the plate glued to the windshield. Loosen that screw and the mirror should slide upwards & come right off.

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Jan 5, 2007 | 05:02 PM

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couple ppl told me about a screw. there is no visable screw on mine though

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Jan 5, 2007 | 05:06 PM

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no screw, just a clip. but the clip is a major pita to put back

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Jan 5, 2007 | 05:23 PM

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no screw, just a clip. but the clip is a major pita to put back

So how does the clip come off? Which way to beat it?

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Jan 5, 2007 | 06:20 PM

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i actually just twisted it and it popped off

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Jan 5, 2007 | 06:30 PM

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I've gently pryed them off with a small screwdriver before...

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Jan 6, 2007 | 12:14 AM

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i cant get mine back on wtf?

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Jan 9, 2007 | 10:31 AM

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f bodies are just pressure fit on.....no screw just pull off the mirror.... putting them back on is a major pita... i just went with a c5 mirror w auto dim and compass

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Jan 9, 2007 | 11:04 AM

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It slides back on from the top really easy

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