Folding Mirror Retrofit

GearHead · #1 05-07-2006, 03:10 PM

Hi folks

I am ready to tackle my next retro .... folding mirror

Awhile back, before X5world went thru a renovation, I recalled there was a detail article on this. A fellow forum participant had an extensive writeup including how to remove the door panels. That article is now missing.

While perusing the articles on this topic, I saw this attached link (see below)
www.xoutpost.com/showarticle-75.html

but when I tried it, it came back blank.

I am looking for a detail instructions on door panel removal, mirror housing removal as well as the mirror cover removal. I believe these were there before as I recalled reading them

Many thanks in advance

Verbalkint · #2 05-07-2006, 03:37 PM

Here 'ya go...

Click me

Click me, too

GearHead · #3 05-07-2006, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbalkint

Here 'ya go...

Click me

Click me, too

Thanks ...

Your 'second Click me, too' had the link of the article that I recalled reading.

Does anyone know the content within this link

www.xoutpost.com/showarticle-75.html ???

This is found as part of the instructions posted within the BMW X5 Folding Mirror Retrofit section of X5world. Currently, if you click it, it comes back blank.

Thanks again for your help.

asawadude · #4 05-07-2006, 05:33 PM

Try this:

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...ove+door+panel

GearHead · #5 05-07-2006, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asawadude

Try this:

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...ove+door+panel

Thanks ... this definitely helps.

When I get to the taking the mirror housing apart, will most likely drop by again for suggestions ...

Thanks again

GearHead · #6 05-08-2006, 01:27 AM

Hi there

Are there anyone who can provide me insight how to take the mirror housing apart?

This is one mod that I am surprised with my progress ... it is getting late and I'll try to finish this tomorrow but at this time, I am looking for ways to disassemble the mirror housing.

Any ideas ???

Thanks in advance

Dblock2151 · #7 05-08-2006, 01:33 AM

When you mean the mirror housing, do you mean the cover, and the little trim piece?

GearHead · #8 05-08-2006, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dblock2151

When you mean the mirror housing, do you mean the cover, and the little trim piece?

Yes ... yes

I am ready to take the cover and the trim piece apart when I return from work tonite and am wondering how to do it without breaking the trim

Any ideas ???

Thanks in advance

Dblock2151 · #9 05-08-2006, 11:25 AM

I had to buy a new case because someone had stole mine. If I remember correctly, their are tabs on the top and bottom, so just push in the painted peice and seperate.

Here's a diagram of the mirror. Number 3 is the peice that that the painted cover connects too.

Good luck bro.

GearHead · #10 05-08-2006, 02:00 PM

Thanks

I will try pushing in the painted cover (top and bottom) tonight to separate the cover from the ring. Do you recall which side on the top or bottom to press on to release the cover??? Thx for the feedback.

I am actually running into more issues on this. My existing non-powered mirrors is 'matt' black while the new power folding mirrors I bought are glossy black trim. Either I swap the electronics between my old and new folding mirror housing or I will need to get glossy trim for my B and C pillars so that my new mirror doesn't look out of place

Any thoughts here too???