Door Mirror - How to remove stem

[neponil]

Using this image here ( http://www.bmwtechinfo.com/repair/ma...et2/227265.jpg ) I managed to take the glass off, but how about removing the stem?


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[RSheiman]

Gotta gently pry triangular cover on the inside door just in front of the window. Also pry mirror adjustment switch and disconnect the harness. To remove glass, you will need a heat gun as it is glued on.

[neponil]

That triangle's side seems to be under the mirror frame and it has not much play, will be difficult.. But once I will take that off are there any screws holding the stem? Not really sure how that one should come off..

[1986series6]

There's a plug @ the bottom of the hinge.

Remove the plug and you'll find a large bolt with the harness

through the center of the bolt. You can unscrew the bolt but be aware it's under spring tension.

[RSheiman]

Easier to replace the entire thing than to remove from it's post. Also never seen just the post for sale, always entire unit.

[neponil]

Easier to replace the entire thing than to remove from it's post. Also never seen just the post for sale, always entire unit.

I have this mirror with a bad chrome on that part and would like to get it redone..

[neponil]

Quick question, how to remove those wires from the socket? (of should I just cut it off)
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[roger hanley]

you need a pin extractor tool. Search google and youtube for hands on "how to". You could try a local automotive store as they may extract them for you. Take a photo before removal to reinstall wires in correct locations.

[RSheiman]

Did you look around for a used mirror. Last I looked they were cheap and from the POV of having done the job you are trying to do, buy a used one unless you have time on your hands

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-633CSI-...ty!02493!US!-1

[neponil]

Did you look around for a used mirror. Last I looked they were cheap and from the POV of having done the job you are trying to do, buy a used one unless you have time on your hands

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-633CSI-...ty!02493!US!-1

The one I have is from e12, (want to fit it on my e28) and it's pretty rare (and currently there's none on Ebay)...
Had no luck asking on the e28 sub-forum, you guys seem to have all the traction here :>

[RSheiman]

You probably looked around in http://www.mye28.com (which I am assuming is different than the E28 sub forum) but just in case you have not.