Can anyone tell me how to remove the rear view mirror from the interior of my 78 300 CD? I'm embarrassed. I can change out the engine or tranny but the mirror is kicking my butt! My MB repair manual doesn't give a clue. The "base" of the assembly is rubber coated and I can't find any attachment point or set screw, etc. Mine is broken and I am wanting to remove one from a parts car without damaging it but removing it remains a mystry.
Tom

Grab the mirror base and twist it downward. Lower either the left or right side. The mirror is held in by 2 ball bearing bullets that are spring loaded. so just grab it and rotate. It will come out.

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Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

Thank you. You saved me from getting out the torch : ).
Tom