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Originally Posted by jay_bob
Now getting it back in is another story. You will need a tool to compress the points back into the barrel so you can insert the bracket back into the pocket in the roof. They helpfully give you a hole to insert a thin piece of metal that will hold the springs compressed while you insert it. Unfortunately you need something really thin and strong and with a grip to be able to pull it out once the mirror is in place.
I was able to modify the tip of a DIN radio removal key, but I think there is a MB specific tool for the job.
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I've installed the inside mirror twice on 124 cars, following advice from my favorite independent mechanic: Put one side of the base (right or left) into position, put the handle of a hammer on the other (high) side of the base and hold in place, and carefully smack the head of the hammer with your free hand (the wooden hammer handle is used as a drift). Don't slip, you could easily break the windshield!
This is not easy, but when you smack the hammer just right, the mirror pops right in. The first time took multiple attempts and I almost gave up and took the car to Hans, but the second time it went much faster.
Incidentally, the only place I see in the FSM that applies is procedure 68-400 (124 cars), and no mention is made of any tool or procedure other than "remove" and the for installation "proceed vice versa".