I am about to replace my 124's tattered rearview mirror ... I had asked on another forum a while back about how to detach the old one and was told "just yank." I just wanted to double-check and make sure that's the appropriate modus operandus. Is that it? Just pull it out?

Exactly, just pull it toward you. It's actually more of a challenge to install the new mirror.

Just YANK it (No!!! I meant the MIRROR! Doh!!!!)

When installing, add some spray lube to the pin and a dab of grease to the protruding spring loaded brass piece to help it snap in easier.

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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto

1983 300D - parts car

1979 300TD Auto - Parts car.

1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts.


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Thanks guys ... got the mirror out fine, and like you said, installation was the real b&%$#. My dad (who has a torn rotator cuff) and I (I have no excuse, I'm just a weakling) had to work together. I pushed it in place while he pushed on the clip. Now, on to sanding and repainting my headlamp wiper arm ...