Drivers door mirror

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:16 pm

My drivers door mirror heater doesn't work so I've just ordered a new one off ebay (£7.99 plus P&P). I changed the passenger side a few months ago (after the wife decided it need to hit something) but this time I want to replace a good mirror and keep it for spare (yes, the wife drives the car a lot!). Any suggestions on how to remove it without cracking the glass? It's a '52 Avant.

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:11 pm

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/44667-B6-A4-S4-Mirror-Cover-Install Very Happy

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 2:28 pm

I was just looking for the best way to prise the old glass out without breaking it. That link seems to assume it's already out.

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:35 pm

Re-read it. Wink

1/ Turn your mirrors toward the ground so you can have more room to pop the mirror out.

2/ When popping the mirror out try not to focus pulling it at one corner. Try to pull it along the top. Don't be too afraid to use a bit of force to pull it out.

3/ Once removed, unplug the wires. Place your mirrors some place safe so they don't get scratched.

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:56 pm

So, what are the chances of me getting the old mirror off in one piece Laughing

Well, as long as I don't break the new one I'm putting in I'll be happy.

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:06 am

Getting the glass out isn't difficult if you follow the above tips, be firm but gentle!