Subject: Not a good ending... broke it. Author: bosoxfan : member since March, 2005 : 628 posts Posted on: 2006-02-16 20:19:36

Well, now that the glass is out, I can see that you have to rotate the white nylon ring in order to "open up" the "rivets" that secure the ring (back of the glass) to the motor. I see this now that I broke the glass. Yep, broke it with the horizontal motor adjustment nylon gear slide. I'm not happy at all.

I have taken some good photos and will generate a "how to" article. It's the least I can do now. I have to say that I too find this design less than "BMW"...borderline GM!

Gary



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  • Re: How do I remove the glass from the passenger mirror without breaking it? - az735i 2006-02-16 11:44:47 (685 views)
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      • Re: How do I remove the glass from the passenger mirror without breaking it? - bosoxfan 2006-02-17 16:20:20 (495 views)
        • Here is what you will have to do... (url) - sinij 2006-02-17 18:18:06 (749 views)
          • Excellent link and thanks. Wish I would have had it sooner. - bosoxfan 2006-02-17 18:51:38 (393 views)
    • Re: How do I remove the glass from the passenger mirror without breaking it? - bosoxfan 2006-02-16 17:07:08 (366 views)
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