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Thread: E36 Rear View Mirror Removal

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    Angry E36 Rear View Mirror Removal

    Ok, So on the forums, there are different points of view on this. Some say A sharp thump on the bottom of the mirror toward the windscreen. Some say, pull the mirror away from the windscreen, some say twist it 45%.
    So, I tried to twist it, but it didn't feel right, so I tried the Thump Forward. Thanks to the AHole who suggested that, as i now have a broken windscreen.
    I am guessing the correct procedure is to pull the mirror towards you?
    Today has been a bad day.

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    we discussed that here and in my last post today I posted a BMW training video how to replace the windshield on an E32 and there at about 6 minutes he twists it 45 degrees https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...he-correct-way
    Shogun tricks and tips for the E32 series are HERE!

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    Exclamation Correctamundo

    Yes, The Correct way to remove a Rear View Mirror is to Rotate 45%.
    Do Not Pull, Do Not Push.

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    Yes, rotate the mirror to unlock it from the base. I don't even think it matters if you rotate it CW or CCW.

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