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

I didn't take my mirror off to fix it...Did it on the car. Attached is the removal instructions from WIS though.

Attached Files

Removing and installing inside rearview mirror.pdf (126.8 KB, 290 views)

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1995 S-350
370K + SOLD
1952 220B Cabriolet
39K kilometers + SOLD
1998 E300D
310K +
2012 E350 BlueTec
120K

i stuffed mine with about 75 cotton balls... no kidding... and it is fine now

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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