How do you replace the side mirrors?
 

I have a 2001 X5 that needs its passenger side mrror replacing. I am looking for instructions to replace the mirror glass only. Many thanks

under the mirror is a little slide. move it right or left with a small flat blade screwdriver (i forgot which way to unlock it). after that, the mirror just pulls out and you disconnect the wires for the heat element.

install is reversal of that.

Had a good look at the under side of the wing mirror and couldn't find a little slider. Detached the outer covers but couldn't see anything that could unclip the mirror glass. Need help

use something like a crowbar. place it on the bottom of the glass, between the bottom of the mirror edge and the housing. protect the glass and housing with a cloth. pry upwards. the mirror slides up, not out toward you. you'll feel it release, then just unplug the heating and dimming elements.

Replacement of outside mirror procedure
 

The mirror glass hangs on four clips and must move upward to be released. If you are replacing the glass, look at the back side of the new part to understand better what you are trying to do. First adjust the mirror glass upward to point toward the sky, then insert a large flat screwdriver working across the bottom edge of mirror and gently prying up on the handle to release the clips. You must then adjust the mirror downward to slip it forward out of the slots. Unplug connecting wires. To install, plug in wires then with power mirror base facing downward align the clips on the back of glass to the slots on power mirror base, you will need to power the mirror to the sky upward position then gently pry down on the glass to lock in the tabs using the flat blade screwdriver again. Gently pry down on the handle until the clips lock. DONE!

I've had a look unserneath for the mysterious slider but never found it.

I am replacing my left side mirror soon and have part on way via ebay hopefully- make sure you have the correct part as there are chromatic and non chromatic ones and ones with and without blindpost as well as shaped glass too. Someone has commented elsewhere that for the Range Rover L322 there are 12 different mirror part numbers listed depending on LH, RH, LHD, RHD, flat, convex, etc.


Anyway these links may help

First is from this site http://www.xoutpost.com/submit-articl...=change+mirror

Also see this link to Range Rover net - I believe early 2002 L322 Range Rovers have same mirrors as the E53 X5 2000-04 . The only official reference I have seen online for changing one is in the attachment to the link below in the 2nd post. Click below and scroll.

http://www.rangerovers.net/forum/vie...=glass#p191836

Thx guys for sharing info

I have just changed my exterior wing mirrors following the instructions. I manage to crack one of the mirror coz i had the mirror setup the wrong way. I mis-read info and had the bottom of my mirror out and top of mirror inside mirror housing (ie looking into the sky when u r in the driver seat).

Anyway, it s all done now. But Im not 100% sure that i put it in correctly thou. The mirror seems to be clicking a bit. I hope i didnt do any damage when i was yanking the hell out of it.:confused:

YouTube - X5 E53 exterior mirror click, is it normal?

Any feed back appreciated.

May be too late for the TIS but for future DIY'ers

Thanks for this post

Thanks guys! Car came by and smashed my mirror! Not worth the insurance deductable!

No slider on mine. 4 clips integrated into the plastic mirror mounting plate. Very hard to remove without cracking mirror. Not an issue if you are removing a broken one ...

There is a technique to this and it is pretty tricky the first time. Look at the PDF from vsx05 and I will try my best to explain how to do it.

1. use flat blade screwdriver with a protective cloth over it or a plastic interior trim removal tool (to protect the cover). I use the flat blade to separate the front case trim from the rear house housing. Some might tell you don't need to do this... I did, and always do as its just easier to do. A bit of wiggling is required with the screw driver (left and right) and it will pop.

2. remove front case trim by sliding out and then you have better access to the glass. The best way I can describe the mounting on the rear of the glass is four hooks that the mirror 'hangs' from and then all around the circular mounting point are claw hooks that will clip the mirror in place. Start at the bottom, from the 6 o'clock, I use my fingers around the back to release a couple of these, with a flat blade screwdriver in between the mirror and mount. Upward motion and the clips will release and then jiggle it in a upward motion again and try to get the blade under enough so you can bring the mirror towards you (about 5mm) and it will pop up and off.


3. The Plastic was pretty tough on the mountings, although try not to force it to much. I did it on a warm day.

4. To install the new glass,(don't forget to install your heating wires) I had to modify the slots for the four hooks to fit as I bought none OEM parts. I used an exacto knife to make the channels wider and a heat gun on the plastic to soften it slightly so it would attach.

5. Pop the front trim back on and you are good to go.

Hi I am using instructions to replace mirror from a donor car i took, the donor car came off easy , my car for the one i want to replace (due to discolor not cracked) will not budge up and out.I been trying a few time for a while is it possible it is glued also , any suggestions dont want to break it.

nevermind i got it , kept at it and finally came off

Yeah you have to be patient with it sometimes