Rear View Mirror Attach?

JensenM3 · Tue, Nov-07-2006, 02:19:27 AM

Having problems re-attaching my rear view mirror.

There are three metal prongs that are on the mirror and they seem to attach to a triangle looking metal piece on the windscreen. Is there an easier way. I don't want to push too hard..

I've been working on it for over an hour and have had no luck..

A stealer is over an hour away and I don't feel like anything is broken.

Any info or similiar experiences would be great..

Thx

**Need4Spd** · Tue, Nov-07-2006, 03:22:05 AM

What you have to do is orient the prongs so they fit together then twist the mirror base while also pushing it towards the windshield. It is awkward and hard to get leverage. But it WILL go on. You need to have patience, as you don't want to push too hard either, or you may break or scratch the windshield. If there is auto glass installer closer to you than the dealer, you might try them if you can't get this to work. Don't feel bad, it took my trying for almost an hour, then suddenly I got it to fit and go in.

JensenM3 · Tue, Nov-07-2006, 12:33:29 PM

Thanks, I'll give it a try again.... We'll see

JensenM3 · Tue, Nov-07-2006, 01:44:59 PM

Alright, got it....was scared to turn it too far. Worked after trying for less than a minute..haha

Thanks

Tue, Nov-07-2006, 02:19:27 AM	#1
JensenM3 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 571 Reputation: 0 Location: Indianapolis, IN	Rear View Mirror Attach? Having problems re-attaching my rear view mirror. There are three metal prongs that are on the mirror and they seem to attach to a triangle looking metal piece on the windscreen. Is there an easier way. I don't want to push too hard.. I've been working on it for over an hour and have had no luck.. A stealer is over an hour away and I don't feel like anything is broken. Any info or similiar experiences would be great.. Thx __________________ 08 X5 4.8i Sport PKG SOLD 19" Hyper Black CSL R's\|10mm-12mm RE Spacers\|Euro Rotors\|Angel Eyes\|Autosolutions SSK\|CDV delete\|35% tint\|Streamline Panel Filter\|Hardwired V1\|Depo Smoked Corners\|Painted Front Reflectors\|Painted Fog Rings\|Custom D/A Street Software\|Borla Midpipe and RE El Diablo.

Tue, Nov-07-2006, 03:22:05 AM	#2
Need4Spd Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,223 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Convertible Reputation: 578 Location: Silicon Valley, USA	What you have to do is orient the prongs so they fit together then twist the mirror base while also pushing it towards the windshield. It is awkward and hard to get leverage. But it WILL go on. You need to have patience, as you don't want to push too hard either, or you may break or scratch the windshield. If there is auto glass installer closer to you than the dealer, you might try them if you can't get this to work. Don't feel bad, it took my trying for almost an hour, then suddenly I got it to fit and go in. __________________ Past car: '05 M3 'vert, 6MT, custom 18" RAC RG63 Hyperblack monolites, Continental Extreme DW 245/40 and 275/35, Nav, HK, BT, Euro rotors, Custom Performance Rasp Terminator (2nd Gen.), Silverline DICE iPod adapter, EAS Aurora 60 LED Angel Eyes, "-CDV," "free & easy" camber mod (-1.7 degrees), Koni S/A shocks, Rogue Engineering RSMs and transmission mounts, Bimmerworld silicone intake boot, spacesaver spare from LeatherZ, updated OEM RTABS '11 Jaguar XFR

Tue, Nov-07-2006, 12:33:29 PM	#3
JensenM3 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 571 Reputation: 0 Location: Indianapolis, IN	Thanks, I'll give it a try again.... We'll see __________________ 08 X5 4.8i Sport PKG SOLD 19" Hyper Black CSL R's\|10mm-12mm RE Spacers\|Euro Rotors\|Angel Eyes\|Autosolutions SSK\|CDV delete\|35% tint\|Streamline Panel Filter\|Hardwired V1\|Depo Smoked Corners\|Painted Front Reflectors\|Painted Fog Rings\|Custom D/A Street Software\|Borla Midpipe and RE El Diablo.

Tue, Nov-07-2006, 01:44:59 PM	#4
JensenM3 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 571 Reputation: 0 Location: Indianapolis, IN	Alright, got it....was scared to turn it too far. Worked after trying for less than a minute..haha Thanks __________________ 08 X5 4.8i Sport PKG SOLD 19" Hyper Black CSL R's\|10mm-12mm RE Spacers\|Euro Rotors\|Angel Eyes\|Autosolutions SSK\|CDV delete\|35% tint\|Streamline Panel Filter\|Hardwired V1\|Depo Smoked Corners\|Painted Front Reflectors\|Painted Fog Rings\|Custom D/A Street Software\|Borla Midpipe and RE El Diablo.

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