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

KenP · #1 02-28-2004, 06:05 PM

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

Regards,

ehmand · #2 05-08-2004, 10:04 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 · #3 05-10-2004, 11:54 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 · #4 09-28-2004, 09:36 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 · #5 09-28-2004, 08:54 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 · #6 09-29-2004, 07:25 PM

Heck, I'll fix them for $50!

BB

tivoliman · #7 09-29-2004, 11:51 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 · #8 03-31-2005, 02:35 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 · #9 03-31-2005, 04:54 PM

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

Boudreaux · #10 03-31-2005, 06:56 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 · #11 03-31-2005, 07:01 PM

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

sparkyj · #12 09-02-2013, 02:10 PM

Hi, I am confused as to how to actually separate the metal housing from the roof. Mine wiggles slightly from side to side but "prying" it makes me think this will permanently break some flange. There was a wire tab that I pulled on and pryed out. it looks like a 1 inch bent paper clip. Is there another possibly broken off inside that is holding the mirror base to the socket? Help! What is actually holding the whole metal housing to the roof? And does it slide forward or simply "pop" downward? Is there some sort of tab or tool like a door handle removal tool I am supposed to use? Thanks