rear view mirror

Tom Thomson 1 · Post by **Tom Thomson 1** » Sat Nov 19, 2016 1:13 am

I feel just a little (ok a lot) dumb asking this question but here I go. My 2000 gen 5 is missing it's rear view mirror and I have a new (used) one to install. I popped off the lens over the interior light and found 2 phillips head screws under. Removed those and pulled down the plastic bulb holder (abt 70mm x 130mm) however the larger cover (abt 160mm x 180mm) seems quite content just where it is and will not move. Now I do own a large assortment of hand and power tools and am confident in my ability to get that thing off and access the mirror mounting screws but I'd like to reuse it. Any suggestions?
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Tom Thomson 1 · Post by **Tom Thomson 1** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:01 pm

Yes, there is a trick and now I alone know what it is.
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Post by **ek9sid** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:34 pm

Hammer?

Free Ranj Egg · Post by **Free Ranj Egg** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:01 am

I am also interested in this thread. I pulled my mirror out on the weekend trying to snap off a car scent.

Stupid I know.... lol

Post by **ek9sid** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:16 pm

Tom Thomson 1 · Post by **Tom Thomson 1** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 2:43 pm

The larger plastic cover plate is retained by 3 hooks along the rear edge and 2 bayonet fasteners, one at each front corner. If you give the front edge a sharp tug straight down it will pop loose. Then tilt it down and the rear hooks will disengage. If you do this in cold weather, warm the interior with the car heater or a small space heater as cold plastic is more likely to break. Good luck!
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Free Ranj Egg · Post by **Free Ranj Egg** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 4:11 pm

Cheers Tom...

Im not the one who is going to be doing it, but will pass the info on.

It will get sorted when my LSD gearbox goes in next week.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:23 am

Glad we could be of help Tom!

Dontt worry asking stupid questions on here, we all do it and nitin will always be around to make us feel better about ourselves

Free Ranj Egg · Post by **Free Ranj Egg** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:57 am

Nitin is having a bad time of late... Leave the poor guy alone - for a week or so!!! lol