Help - mirror glass removal

[S3 AKR]

Can anyone tell me how to do this on a Leon FR ? I'm sure it just pulls off but from which edge should I pull ? I've tried searching and failed badly and if it breaks its £50 for a new one.


cheers.

 

[dj_hektik]

i dunno mate I had a mk4 golf and tried to remove the glass - it just snapped in half ... i'm sure there is a way but be careful ...

 

[Cupramax]

Its easy, adjust the mirror so its pointing skywards as far as it'll go, then gently using something fairly wide (i.e. not a screwdriver) just gently lever it from underneath away from the housing. I used a wooden spatula, just dont use anything thin or it'll just crack. Its only held in by spring loaded clips....

 

[Pabs]

my website www.leoncupra.co.uk kinda shows how to remove them.

£50 is a rip off - should be able to get the tinted blue version for about £25 ish brand new.

They have 2 rather large clips on which hold the mirror to a central circular base, which is motorised to move the mirror glass.

Just be gentle, and prise it away from the edges, bit by bit. Don't yank, or it'll crack.

 

[Pabs]

yeh, see above info really - I actually angled mine as far inwards as it went rather than skywards, but should do the same thing

 

[S3 AKR]

cheers guys. When the Mrs returns with the ccar I'll give it a go. (Excellent site/Car/Mods Pabs).

Any alternative, cheaper suppliers that you know of ?

 

[Pabs]

keep an eye on ebay

Just check to make sure you get the right ones - depends if you have teardrop shaped mirrors or not...

 

[S3 AKR]

they're the later tear drop ones rather than the Golf shaped ones. Cheers for the advice.