Wing Mirror Cover Removal

[josh263uk]

Hi All.

I need to know how to remove the wing mirror covers from my Ibiza. I have tried a search, but not found anything. I thought I read somewhere that it can be changed with out removing the glass, is this true?

Any info would be good, thanks

Josh

 

[Neo]

If it is just the outer cover you want to remove: Fold it, then look for a gap underneath at the hinge point, put a screwdriver in and lever the cover off. It will need quite a pull, the cover is made from ABS plastic so it will flex quite a bit before it breaks.

 

[R1ch85]

As above, but expect to break a clip or 2 that holds them on.

 

[Aimez]

yep broke one clip not that it mattered still went back on

 

[ossie-marc]

ye frist time that i did it i broke 3 clips lol
and then i had to get new ones lol

 

[Damoegan]

Had mine off about 3-4 times and never broke any clips.

 

[R1ch85]

Had mine off about 3-4 times and never broke any clips.

you must be a lucky one lol. On my first ibiza i fitted FR mirror covers and broke the original cover clips, then broke the clips on the FR covers when going back to standard!

 

[josh263uk]

Thanks for the replys. I have been out and looked, I ended up adjusting the mirror and using a small screwdriver on the clips and mangage to remove the covers without breaking any clips.

Just waiting for the new ones to arrive, but as the car isnt moving for a few days and is in a garage then thought it wouldnt matter. Once new fitted then I feel a wash coming on as its filthy.

Thanks again for your help

Josh

 

[oneofthetwins]

what do they look like on? where u buy them? .. might get a pair

GM

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

What covers have you gone for fella? Black?

 

[josh263uk]

What covers have you gone for fella? Black?

Gone for the FR matt silver style, well thats what I have asked for. They have arrived at Taunton Seat, so will collect them tomorrow and hopefully fit them.

Would like the FR silver rear lights as I think the lighter colour would look ok with the Yellow too, and may see if I can find a little cash for some springs to give it a better look. Cant afford coilovers, so springs would be the start.

 

[ossie-marc]

Had mine off about 3-4 times and never broke any clips.

ye i used a bit to much force aint broke them since thank god

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

Gone for the FR matt silver style, well thats what I have asked for. They have arrived at Taunton Seat, so will collect them tomorrow and hopefully fit them.

Would like the FR silver rear lights as I think the lighter colour would look ok with the Yellow too, and may see if I can find a little cash for some springs to give it a better look. Cant afford coilovers, so springs would be the start.

Ah the modding has got to you.

Arent Taunton SEAT really expensive compared to SERE motors for example?

 

[josh263uk]

Ah the modding has got to you.

Arent Taunton SEAT really expensive compared to SERE motors for example?

the modding has always been in me, but i never seam to keep the car for long, but with a house its all change.

Havent found Taunton too bad, for servicing or parts.

 

[Neil82]

DO NOT use a f?cking screw driver. Fold the mirror back and get 2 block buster cards or similiar. Push one of the cards in to the gap where the cover splits at the front, wiggle it in there. Then get the other card and run it along the top of the cover (there should be a gap made by the other card) work the card in there, then just wiggle both of them and it will come free.

 

[Ibiza 130 tdi]

the modding has always been in me, but i never seam to keep the car for long, but with a house its all change.

Havent found Taunton too bad, for servicing or parts.

I've heard they were quite expensive! I order from SERE motors now anyway as they're much cheaper and deliver to your door.

 

[josh263uk]

Well all fitted and looks good, matches well with the wheels. thanks for all the help on such a simple matter. may be asking for more help soon....

 

[DScape]

Nice1 for the thread, thinking of taking mine off to get them painted