F55/F56 Replacing the MCS F56 mirror caps
#26
F56 Mirror Cap Removal
Unfortunately I may not have the magic fingers / grip / hands / car that allows me to have a sense of accomplishment . I tried the method posted in the video and I got only one slight click from the passenger's side mirror, nothing from the driver's side mirror.
How much strength was the man in the video actually using to wrangle the caps off the mirrors?
How much strength was the man in the video actually using to wrangle the caps off the mirrors?
What's more important is that the car and your hands are both clean and dry. You want to pull in a diagonal direction away from the mirror base. You do not want to pull directly forward, pulling forward will cause the mirror to rotate and make it harder to remove the caps.
Here's another video for your viewing pleasure, also notice the attached thumbnail:
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#28
The amount of force being applied is not that great. Take note - I'm not a big guy!
What's more important is that the car and your hands are both clean and dry. You want to pull in a diagonal direction away from the mirror base. You do not want to pull directly forward, pulling forward will cause the mirror to rotate and make it harder to remove the caps.
What's more important is that the car and your hands are both clean and dry. You want to pull in a diagonal direction away from the mirror base. You do not want to pull directly forward, pulling forward will cause the mirror to rotate and make it harder to remove the caps.
#30
#31
Update: Still waiting on the mirror caps (shipping from CA to NY)...supposed to be here by Friday, so I might have a chance to put them on this weekend.
Couple of questions to other post-ers:
Couple of questions to other post-ers:
- sal1k: Did you ever have luck getting your caps off? If so, let me know which method worked for you.
- Beebe: Would you use Plasti Dip? Solid color?
#32
Update: Still waiting on the mirror caps (shipping from CA to NY)...supposed to be here by Friday, so I might have a chance to put them on this weekend.
Couple of questions to other post-ers:
Couple of questions to other post-ers:
- sal1k: Did you ever have luck getting your caps off? If so, let me know which method worked for you.
- Beebe: Would you use Plasti Dip? Solid color?
#33
#35
Success!!!!
I was prepared. I brought my pry tool, a thin towel to prevent scuffs, but I also brought a bit of elbow grease.
Before I tried the methods described here with the pry tool, I tried one more time the Sewell parts method... I trusted the fact that members here said the mirror caps were resilient and after a first half-hearted attempt, a second attempt just popped off the cap, lickety split! No tools, no nothing. I stood beside my passenger side door behind the mirror, a firm grasp and CLICK! Popped it diagonally out. It worked for both sides. HUZZAH!
Before I tried the methods described here with the pry tool, I tried one more time the Sewell parts method... I trusted the fact that members here said the mirror caps were resilient and after a first half-hearted attempt, a second attempt just popped off the cap, lickety split! No tools, no nothing. I stood beside my passenger side door behind the mirror, a firm grasp and CLICK! Popped it diagonally out. It worked for both sides. HUZZAH!
#36
I was prepared. I brought my pry tool, a thin towel to prevent scuffs, but I also brought a bit of elbow grease.
Before I tried the methods described here with the pry tool, I tried one more time the Sewell parts method... I trusted the fact that members here said the mirror caps were resilient and after a first half-hearted attempt, a second attempt just popped off the cap, lickety split! No tools, no nothing. I stood beside my passenger side door behind the mirror, a firm grasp and CLICK! Popped it diagonally out. It worked for both sides. HUZZAH!
Before I tried the methods described here with the pry tool, I tried one more time the Sewell parts method... I trusted the fact that members here said the mirror caps were resilient and after a first half-hearted attempt, a second attempt just popped off the cap, lickety split! No tools, no nothing. I stood beside my passenger side door behind the mirror, a firm grasp and CLICK! Popped it diagonally out. It worked for both sides. HUZZAH!
#37
Installed my new caps today. Used the trim removal tools again, but also used a pointed scribe-like tool to help get the tabs to release...finished both mirrors in about 10 minutes with no broken tabs (and therefore no cursing!).
Here are some pics - at least, I hope they upload OK. I've tried several times to upload them into my 'garage', and keep getting database errors (??).
BTW - the new caps protrude a tiny amount (1/16"?) beyond the mirror border, all the way around (both mirrors). Not really noticeable, but the stock caps I removed were completely flush. Wondering if anyone else ran into this.
Here are some pics - at least, I hope they upload OK. I've tried several times to upload them into my 'garage', and keep getting database errors (??).
BTW - the new caps protrude a tiny amount (1/16"?) beyond the mirror border, all the way around (both mirrors). Not really noticeable, but the stock caps I removed were completely flush. Wondering if anyone else ran into this.
Last edited by Dannno; 07-27-2014 at 08:14 PM.
#38
Installed my new caps today. Used the trim removal tools again, but also used a pointed scribe-like tool to help get the tabs to release...finished both mirrors in about 10 minutes with no broken tabs (and therefore no cursing!).
Here are some pics - at least, I hope they upload OK. I've tried several times to upload them into my 'garage', and keep getting database errors (??).
Here are some pics - at least, I hope they upload OK. I've tried several times to upload them into my 'garage', and keep getting database errors (??).
#39
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