Removing Mirror Glass-techs?anybody?
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Removing Mirror Glass-techs?anybody?
Is there a special tool to remove the mirror glass from paddle mirrors w/o breaking the glass?The plastic swivel piece that mounts to the door is broke and I need to replace it and I need to unplug the power wires behind the mirror because my square plug won't slide through the other way.
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Yes, that's why I'm wondering if there is a tool to release the mirror because it looks like there is a couple clips on each side of the center of the mirror between the two power modules.
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Originally Posted by JRM6868
Yes, that's why I'm wondering if there is a tool to release the mirror because it looks like there is a couple clips on each side of the center of the mirror between the two power modules.
http://www.kwmuth.com/techsupport/pdfs/21000220.pdf
good luck,
Steven
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Originally Posted by Layson
There should just be a connection for the defrost function. But you should just beable to pull the glass out. It will pop out. Then unsnap the connection for the defrost. The new one is a pain to install though... well at least can be.. take a look at this it may help.
http://www.kwmuth.com/techsupport/pdfs/21000220.pdf
good luck,
Steven
http://www.kwmuth.com/techsupport/pdfs/21000220.pdf
good luck,
Steven
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this looks like the force would crack the mirror glass. has anyone done this using the instructions in the pdf file? i need to install some lights on the front of the mirror housings.
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You do not need to remove the mirror glass to replace the LEDs on the outer edge...You can carefully remove the cover (watch those tabs, they're real fragile) and then the LED unit unplugs and you squeeze two tabs and that plastic unit comes right off.
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Be very careful, I broke the white drive pin for the power adjustment while taking the mirror out. Now they say have to buy a whole new mirror they dont sell just the white drive pin. figures
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Originally Posted by msgtg
You do not need to remove the mirror glass to replace the LEDs on the outer edge...You can carefully remove the cover (watch those tabs, they're real fragile) and then the LED unit unplugs and you squeeze two tabs and that plastic unit comes right off.
