how to take off inside mirror

[irv6744]

i want to change my inside rear view mirror to a compass, auto-dimming mirror and need to take off the existing mirror.

i saw information on taking off the black cover or sticking a screwdriver in the slot and wiggling the mirror off the mount.

i half heartedly tried both of those and neither one seemed to be working for me.

how do i take off the inside plain rear view mirror.

thanks

 

[sharp4runr]

It's normally just applied with adhesive. Try some dental floss behind the mount...

 

[jharris2]

i want to change my inside rear view mirror to a compass, auto-dimming mirror and need to take off the existing mirror.

i saw information on taking off the black cover or sticking a screwdriver in the slot and wiggling the mirror off the mount.

i half heartedly tried both of those and neither one seemed to be working for me.

how do i take off the inside plain rear view mirror.

thanks

Assuming you have the standard mirror, there is a cover to take off. Under it is a claw at the bottom. Push the claw away from the windshield and lift up on the mirror. It should slide up.

The new mirror should use the same mounting.

 

[jharris2]

Maybe this will help:

 

[irv6744]

John:

diagram was perfect.

either i am getting old and weak or they are putting these things on better than when i was younger.

i needed a vise grips to get the plastic cover off.......
then, after playing with a screwdriver, i used my finger to move the claw (or tab) to unlock the mirror and then it slid off easily.

next week i have to run the wires for my new (used) electrochromic mirror.

thanks for the help.

irv

 

[jharris2]

Don't drive without the rearview mirror, though. Also, search the forum for assistance -- this thread may be especially helpful.

 

[irv6744]

i may be old but not weird -- yet.
i did put the mirror on for the week.

the next weekend i ran my wires.
i combined the ground and reverse lights and wrapped them around a bolt below the fuses.
i had a fuse splitter that i got from pep boys or something.
i tried a few fuses until i hit one that worked off the ignition.
just tied the 12v wire to the fuse splitter and was done.

did have to re-zone the mirror though.
when i was going west, it read northwest.
now all is well.

can't figure out another 'project'
i replaced the radio with a scion radio.
sounds much better.
did the mirror.

oh well, i'll find something else one of these days.

thanks for the help.

 

[jharris2]

i may be old but not weird -- yet.
i did put the mirror on for the week.

the next weekend i ran my wires.
i combined the ground and reverse lights and wrapped them around a bolt below the fuses.
i had a fuse splitter that i got from pep boys or something.
i tried a few fuses until i hit one that worked off the ignition.
just tied the 12v wire to the fuse splitter and was done.

did have to re-zone the mirror though.
when i was going west, it read northwest.
now all is well.

can't figure out another 'project'
i replaced the radio with a scion radio.
sounds much better.
did the mirror.

oh well, i'll find something else one of these days.

thanks for the help.

Just check everyone's signature -- you'll find something else to mod!