Mirror cap replacement

Nine · 06-20-2012, 02:41 PM

I'm giving the hardcore method a go tonight...

Moxie · 06-20-2012, 02:55 PM

Worked for me...just grab hold using constant pressure straight back.

Nine · 06-21-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Moxie

Worked for me...just grab hold using constant pressure straight back.

It worked, but getting the new caps on wasn't as clean as getting them off.

Tonyfsu21 · 06-22-2012, 09:32 AM

I just replaced them yesterday in less than 5 minutes. The IND viddy depicts an effective procedure. It was simple and didn't break a single tab.

cmichaelo · 09-16-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IND

The tool set is a good idea, but you can also use careful pressure

Just did this on my 2011 M3. Mirror caps never removed before. It was the easiest thing ever. I didn't even have to pull hard. Just carefully pulled first underneath until it came a little loose, then did top until a little loose, then worked the corners until they felt loose too, and off came the whole piece. Took less than 1 min to do. Wow! Thanks IND!

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06-22-2012, 09:32 AM	#26
Tonyfsu21 Second Lieutenant 169 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3, Jet Black, ZCP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	I just replaced them yesterday in less than 5 minutes. The IND viddy depicts an effective procedure. It was simple and didn't break a single tab.
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