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Old 29th December 2023, 04:05 PM
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Question Reattaching rear view mirror…

Managed to pop out the rear view mirror (with my head…) while cleaning the windscreen.

It’s the auto dimming one …looks like it has a spring loaded mechanism. How much force does it need, worried I’m going to break the decorative cover…?

Any tricks getting it back in??


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Old 9th January 2024, 08:58 AM
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Managed to pop out the rear view mirror (with my head…) while cleaning the windscreen.

It’s the auto dimming one …looks like it has a spring loaded mechanism. How much force does it need, worried I’m going to break the decorative cover…?

Any tricks getting it back in??


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Not sure if you've worked it out by now... It wasn't as hard as removing I found. I think you have to twist it on a little as there's a very strong spring holding it in place.

Check in here
https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachme...9&d=1420350463

look for page 62, section 4 for interior mirror. You need to ensure the locking pin is engaged, put the right side in first then push the left side in (upwards) until locking pin is released.
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Thanks Pete…will try tomorrow!

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Old 10th February 2024, 06:43 PM
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All done. Thanks all!

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