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3GFX
08-21-2008, 11:23 AM
I need to take the covers off my side rear view mirrors. I've been told just the cover comes off. Can anyone confirm this and maybe help me out with a "how-to"?
bubba1983
08-21-2008, 11:40 AM
they are a tight fit, but they do just come off....:P
3GFX
08-21-2008, 12:11 PM
Snap or bolt?
Noisy Crow
08-21-2008, 12:25 PM
If I recall correctly, there are some plastic clips that poke through into the mirror body. They should be visible by tilting the mirror down as far as it can go. If you can wait, I will look at the shop manual tonight for the official way to remove the covers....
3GFX
08-21-2008, 12:30 PM
That would be awesome....I have plans to get em wrapped so I hope its easy to take off, and that there's some clearance.
bubba1983
08-21-2008, 12:32 PM
let me bust out the service manual...gimme a min
bubba1983
08-21-2008, 12:39 PM
wierd, mine only shows how to remove the glass?!?! hmm
S.F.W.
08-21-2008, 12:44 PM
That would be awesome....I have plans to get em wrapped so I hope its easy to take off, and that there's some clearance.

I was considering getting mine wrapped. What's the price?
bubba1983
08-21-2008, 12:54 PM
so i jus went and had a look at the car dave, turns out its just a couple clips, doesn't seem to be anything major
3GFX
08-21-2008, 12:55 PM
Should I just tilt the mirror and stick my fingers in there?
bubba1983
08-21-2008, 01:03 PM
if you got skinny mini fingers, yeah
i can just barely touch the one clip with my man hands...id have to use the aid of a screwdriver or something...
3GFX
08-21-2008, 01:07 PM
Do they look sturdy? I don't want them to snap.
bubba1983
08-21-2008, 01:27 PM
they seems to come out somewhat without much effort :P
3GFX
08-21-2008, 03:43 PM
I take it you tried it out?
bubba1983
08-21-2008, 04:20 PM
*giggles* somewhat yes
Noisy Crow
08-21-2008, 05:56 PM
As promised! (Not sure that's is any use now, but what the heck!)

§09-12-30
1. Remove the mirror glass from the outer mirror.
2. Pinch the clip ends using pincers and detach the clips by pushing them forward
3. Grasp the upper side of the outer mirror garnish and remove it by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.*

The arrow indicates rotating the garnish toward the front of the car and down, the bottom end acting like a hinge.
3GFX
08-21-2008, 06:05 PM
There didn't look like a lot of room but then again I was driving while adjusting the mirrors lol. I guess a screw driver will suffice.
bubba1983
08-21-2008, 06:34 PM
come to bubbas garage, well figure it out
Noisy Crow
08-21-2008, 06:45 PM
There didn't look like a lot of room but then again I was driving while adjusting the mirrors lol. I guess a screw driver will suffice.

I can post up how to remove the mirror glass LOL

Actually, I have some links with pics on how to do that.... was looking for info to go with my LED mirror upgrade....


http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=1aba8706ae7c9d7ed45b871cccb5c1 d4&topic=103358.0


http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123693987