W140 Rear View Mirror Replacement - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

KenP · #31 02-28-2004, 05:05 PM

Hi Jim! Glad it worked out... scariest thing is taking it apart!
Not a particularly "robust" design is it? :-)

Regards,

ehmand · #32 05-08-2004, 09:04 PM

Great thread!

I'd seen this thread some time ago, and when my mirror recently started to wobble, went back and found it. This afternoon I followed the instructions and fixed it - Good as New!

Both of the bottom tabs were broken - I used the small holes and wire loop method myarmar mentioned.

The tough part was getting the mirror out - you need to use an uncomfortable amount of prying force to separate the two pieces at Step 4 of bourman's 30 step process.

126nut · #33 05-10-2004, 10:54 AM

I've seen McDonalds Happy Meal toys built better than these cheesey mirrors!

(Fixed one on a 97 S500 a year or so ago)

oldsouth · #34 09-28-2004, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the info. It is beyond me why Mercedes does not offer the $5 plastic bezel that breaks as a separate part. It even has a part number on it, but is not a current number.

KenP · #35 09-28-2004, 07:54 PM

The really scary thing is to wonder how many folks have shelled out $1,000 or so just to have it break again in short order...

bourman · #36 09-29-2004, 06:25 PM

Heck, I'll fix them for $50!

BB

tivoliman · #37 09-29-2004, 10:51 PM

My mirror with motors still works, but the mirror does not dim - night lights bright in my eyes.

If I do revamp the motors and such - how do I get the mirror to Dim?

Boudreaux · #38 03-31-2005, 01:35 AM

My mirror moves and operates fine but it doesn't dim at night when somebody has their brights or misaligned headlights aimed at me from behind. How many owners have failed auto-dimming rearview mirrors but live with it by simply pushing the switch up-down-left-right to avoid being blinded???

When the top is down I usually put up the rollbar to block some of the light: doesn't help much when I'm being tailed by a 4 X 4 monster truck

bourman · #39 03-31-2005, 03:54 PM

Nice ride!
Try a flash light at the sensor in a dark garage or at night and see if
it turns green.

Boudreaux · #40 03-31-2005, 05:56 PM

The auto-dimming feature is not working because my '01 Volvo XC had that feature and I would notice it being activated (turning a light green/blue color that made it look like all the cars behind me had xenon headlamps).

I fixed my rearview from flopping around by using Velcro to hold it in place. Works like a charm because if I made a mistake (like using an adhesive or superglue), I could reposition it.

p.s. Thanks for the compliment about Dieter.

bourman · #41 03-31-2005, 06:01 PM

Read the thread I (and others) posted. The fix is simple.

Ddmassett · #42 05-03-2010, 11:48 AM

I know this is a Long-shot but does anyone know where to get the piece of trim showed in post number 7? Mine is broken and I cannot seem to find a replacement part online anywhere. The part number is 140 811 04 71.

Thanks,

Ddmassett

oldsouth · #43 05-03-2010, 01:17 PM

I guess you have tried the dealer. If the part number is no longer available, your only hope is a used part or try to fix yours.

syljua · #44 05-04-2010, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ddmassett

The part number is 140 811 04 71.

Should still be possible at the dealer for <$30, but
remember that there is a 4 digit color code at the back
of that number.

br,
syljua

MBRick · #45 06-09-2011, 12:03 AM

Thanks to all the help here, I got the broken clips repaired.
I am stuck however on the metal swivel ball and the black plastic socket piece. Some of the tabs broke off on the socket. Is there a workaround for this or am I going to have to find a whole new mirror?