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Removing the mirror glass from the mirror? (1998)
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20 Nov 2012 16:44 #53760
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Removing the mirror glass from the mirror? (1998) was created by Gerula
Some idiot cracked my left mirror's glass so now I have to replace it. Was looking to remove the plastic mounting plate but apparently it cannot be removed just by pulling it carefully. The car is a 1998 model (with the bigger mirrors).
Cannot find anything about it on the service manual. Any help will be greatly apreciated
Cannot find anything about it on the service manual. Any help will be greatly apreciated
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20 Nov 2012 17:00 - 20 Nov 2012 17:02 #53762
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Replied by MWells on topic Removing the mirror glass from the mirror? (1998)
When the glass went on my 1999 jimny i stuck one of
these
over the cracked glass, it came with a couple of strips of double sided foam tape and is as good as new. Turned up in a couple of days aswell. 
Mark
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20 Nov 2012 17:07 #53763
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Replied by j999pre on topic Removing the mirror glass from the mirror? (1998)
I have removed the plastic mounting plate before using a flat bladed screw driver and working round very carefully. Then you can remove the old glass and put in a replacement. Best to warm out all up in the house for a bit first and them use a hair dryer to help fit the replacement glass.
Gold Jimny the best colour (sold)
Big red Jimny 32" tyres, arbs, cage 5:1 transfer etc. (Sold)
Grey pick up Jimny
Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS
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21 Nov 2012 00:57 - 21 Nov 2012 00:58 #53806
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Replied by Gerula on topic Removing the mirror glass from the mirror? (1998)
Damn, that's bad news.
Then I guess the best approach would be to remove the entire mirror, remove the cracked glass, then take the mirror in the house and somehow heat a bit the mounting plate, then install the new glass.
Is the part about tthe sealed unit 100% sure? Maybe they just tried to get your money
Then I guess the best approach would be to remove the entire mirror, remove the cracked glass, then take the mirror in the house and somehow heat a bit the mounting plate, then install the new glass.
Is the part about tthe sealed unit 100% sure? Maybe they just tried to get your money
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