removing/replacing JB side mirror

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Ric
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removing/replacing JB side mirror

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Hi

Has anyone removed (successfully) a side mirror from the plastic housing? I need to replace mine which is no longer there!! I am in the process of obtaining a replacement mirror which is in a housing not as good as mine.

Is this a difficult/easy job??

Ric
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Post by JDSTAZ45 »

G'day Ric,

I had my mirror repaired by a glazier. Just a matter of removing all glass from plastic backing,
the glazier cuts to size, glues & silicones the mirror back in plastic surround. All for around $30 bucks. :)

I don't remember the mirror & surrround being difficult to remove! Unscrew from bottom and a bit of a fiddle and jig and it's out!
Or did I take the whole unit to just replace glass??? Anyway, try these options.

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Rmoving/replacing JB side Mirror

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Thanks Mal

I'm hoping I don't need a glazier if I can extract the mirror complete/unbroken. I would think what ever is attached to the back of the mirror just clicks onto the plastic ball socket which is in front of the adjustment mechanism. That sounds like a mouthful!!

Anyway I will have a spare drivers side unit to find out how it's done.

Cheers Ric
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Post by MrBishi »

Ric,
I think you will find it easier to replace the complete unit rather than just the glass. If the condition of the plastics is worse, they can be swapped relatively simply.
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removing/replacing JB side mirror

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Thanks Anthony. I assume you mean the whole internal mirror unit as opposed to the complete side mirror assembly. I wouldn't try to extract just the mirror itself if its attached to something. As i said I don't know what is actually attached to the back of the mirror.

Cheers

Ric
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