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vwnate1 01-05-2018 12:27 AM

W123 Rearview Mirror Install
 
O.K., I now only have one working hand and have forgotten how I used to easily pop the inside rear view mirror into place .

What should I do ? .

I spent an hour looking for older posts on this and didn't find a single one .

TIA,

dkr 01-05-2018 01:44 AM

Push the left side in and then while holding that in place, wiggle it and push the right side in. Sometimes it takes a few tries. You may need a second working hand.

Dkr.

Alec300SD 01-05-2018 01:47 AM

Here is one thread: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/210211-inside-rear-view-mirror%40-%24%25%5E-%2A-%40.html#post1727745

Apply some lithium grease to the spring loaded balls,
seat one side, pivot the other side into place, use the wooden handle of a hammer to tap it in place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS3g5F7TRAQ

vwnate1 01-05-2018 05:50 AM

Thanx guys ! .

I tried that and will try again .

Having only one hand to work with right now makes things much harder .

t walgamuth 01-05-2018 07:36 AM

I'm glad to hear the loss of use is temporary.

vwnate1 01-05-2018 01:44 PM

Mangled Body
 
I didn't say that, I said I'm forging ahead anyway because I'm old, stubborn and stupid :rolleyes: .

Besides, I damaged the mirror on the wagon I built for SWMBO so it's my responsibility to fix it :P .


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