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Manual rear view mirror aftermarket replacement
Replaced my '99 ML320 mirror with a $20 KSource, FIT system, DN100.
My Donnolly 011530 was obscured by creeping yellow fluid. Donnolly is banko and repairs are handled by Sybesma at $95 but they have no cores. Frankly, I never noticed it working anyway. Removal instructions are AR68.40-P-0001GH but the secret is to turn the mirror side layer of the windshield base 1/4 turn clockwise (by hand or with water pump pliers) for very easy removal. I broke up the mirror by drilling a couple 1/4" holes at the join line and prying as I didn't want to shatter the mirror and release the possibly toxic fluid. The plastic housing is screwed to the articulated arm with a 12/24 machine screw. Disassemble. Next, buy a cheap mirror at our sponsor's or O'Reilly's and cut the ball and arm off leaving as much stub protruding from the mirror as possible. Drill a .177" tap hole less than 1/2" deep down the center of the stub as you're penetrating the threaded portion of the bolt holding it together (dis-assembly was not possible). Thread the hole with a 12/24 tap and lock-tite in a longer machine screw. Cut the screw off with less than 1/2" protruding and lock-tite your new stud into the MB arm. Twist the unit back on to the windshield and you have a manual dimming mirror that works. Last edited by whunter; 12-22-2011 at 01:05 PM. Reason: spelling, add image |
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