You can pull the housing off pretty easily. Fold the mirrors in and then look at the mounting base. You will see three philips screws holding it in. Unscrew those, disconnect the two wiring harness connectors, and you're good to go.

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'97 S320 (LWB), Ruby Red Metallic, 73k miles
'97 S420V, Smoke Silver Metallic, 155k miles