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Side View Mirror Removal and Gut

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Old 09-03-2010, 07:31 AM
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Couldnt find it on the search. Can anybody tell me how to remove and gut the side view mirror assembly?
I'm sure I could figure it out but before I get in there and start breaking things I figured I would ask.

Also, how much room is there behind the power mirror setup?
 
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Old 09-03-2010, 06:38 PM
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I think THIS should take care of you.

There isn't much room behind the mirror. What did you have in mind?
 
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Old 09-04-2010, 07:59 AM
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Sweet, Thank you.

I was actually gonna try to use some single bulb amber LEDs to create an aditional side turn signal off the back of the mirror.
 
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Old 09-04-2010, 10:19 AM
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There's plenty of space in there for some LEDs. Once you have the glass out you should be able to see the little plastic clips that hold the painted cover on. Be really careful with those as they're a very hard plastic so they can break when you bend them out of the way. Slow and steady is the key. If you have a heat gun you could try heating them up for a minute as well.
 
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Old 09-04-2010, 12:45 PM
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Thanks for the tips and the links.
 
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Old 09-04-2010, 02:44 PM
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Look forward to seeing your results. The real PITA is going to be running your wires through with the OEM bundle through the boot. Especially on the driver's side as there are more wires in that bundle.
 
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Old 09-04-2010, 04:51 PM
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There he is again... our mirror and stereo guy.
Nice to see you checking in again, Remi (BTW: Sorry 'bout the misspell yesterday.)

To Alex: Is THIS what you had in mind??

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Old 09-04-2010, 08:24 PM
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Somewhere close to that, wasn't quite sure what mine would look like when it was finished. What excatly did you do, or did you buy the whole assembly?
 
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Old 09-04-2010, 09:09 PM
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I bought the covers, disassembled the mirrors, removed the OE outer housing and replaced them with these new covers.

Now wiring them they way I want will be another matter for another day.....

 
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Old 09-05-2010, 09:07 AM
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Nice, where did you purchase these?
And what other way would you want them wired?
 

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