Author Topic: How do I disassemble the door mirrors? (Read 3020 times)

dannejonsson84 · « **on:** June 18, 2009, 01:52:26 PM »

Please, help!

I am about to paint the mounting base plate for the door side mirrors. To do so, I have to part the two halves of the mirror casing to be able to separate it from the base plate. I have dismounted the mirror and removed the plastic rivets but the two halves are still stuck together.

How do I separate them?

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2009, 02:27:35 PM »

have you taken the mirror out of the housing, I think there are fasteners behind the mirror.

dannejonsson84 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2009, 03:02:47 PM »

Yes I have, and also the plastic screws that attaches the mirror casing to the metal hinge, but the two pieces of the "frame" are still stuck. I don't dare to pull too hard, but should I?

Forgot to mention that it is the e30 model.

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2009, 06:40:22 PM »

I am not sure how they come apart, my guess would be that some force will be required. Always remember... with a big enough hammer anything is removable.