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Old 01-27-2012, 09:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default [REQUEST]Video on how to remove mirror glass.

Ok, I've been trying to follow the DIY guide on here and the guide on KGIS, how how to remove the mirror glass from the mirror.
I just can't seem to get it off, I tried for about an hour or so, no success at all.
If someone can make a video on how to remove the glass I would greatly appreciate it and I could pay (not a lot) for anyone willing.
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Old 01-28-2012, 01:43 AM   #2 (permalink)
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A video would be tough to do because of the tight space and lack of light behind the glass. The couple times I've had to do it, it was more of an educated guess than anything else. Be firm with it but go slow, you'll get it.
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Old 01-28-2012, 11:05 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I've tried every size screwdriver, glass in toward car, glass outward of car, I can't seem to get it off. Do I have to push in the clips or something with the screwdriver or just pry it?
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Just pry the mirror away from the housing. It's held by pressure. You have to put some muscle into it and don't be afraid of breaking it. I just stick the screw driver on the bottom middle and pry.

Stop being afraid and put a lil muscle into it.
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Old 01-28-2012, 11:19 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I got it, but it seems mine is different from the Koup's. Doesn't have clips, it was held in by glue.
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Old 01-28-2012, 01:16 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Glue? They are all the same. My Sedan was clips. Seems perhaps someone broke it before and just glued it back in. Pics?
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