Did a search on how to remove the side view mirror caps, nothing
So how?? :smile: pleae.

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yank em!


they snap on easy, taking them off isnt as easy.

i ended up buyin 1 from the dealership cause i broke it prying it off. it was worth it.

they sell primer ones for like 60 bucks.

 

Is there anyway to do this without breakage? Anyone have a different method. :smile:

 

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my computer won't let me get to mini2's web page so could you post it here. thanks

 

Here ya go. The photos may not transfer but you can still get the idea without the graphics.

DIY: How to Change Your Mirror Covers.

This guide is for those of you who want to change your mirror covers, either because you've damaged them, or you wish to change colour of them, without removing the mirror glass.

It's a simple job when you know how and should take you about 10 minutes to do both sides.

You only need one tool and that's a long thin screwdriver, or something similar, to move the clips which retain the cover.

Monsta used a long dessert spoon, like you get in restaurants for tall ice creams. Doesn't matter what you use, as long as it's long enough to reach the clips and thin enough to slip behind the mirror.

Below is a picture of my damaged mirror cover after a slight accident reversing the car when it was brand new and some other damage caused by a car bashing into it in a car park.


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When you get your cover you'll notice five clips on the back. These are the clips which need to be unclipped to remove the cover (arrowed in picture).


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The first thing you need to do, is switch on your ignition and lower the mirror as far as it will go.

If you now look through the gap, you should be able to see the clips inside. Easy if you have white mirror covers, harder if they're black.

Starting with the clip nearest the window, slide your screwdriver, spoon etc through the gap and under the clip. Then lever the clip up and the first part of your cover should come away. With your other hand, lift this part of the cover up so it doesn't spring down again. Continue holding the cover and lift up the middle clip. Slide your hand further under the cover to prevent both clips from springing back down.

Now do the same for the third clip along, making sure you have a tight grip on the cover. As I lifted this up it fell on the floor.


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You are now left with a very bare looking mirror. Might be worth giving the back a quick clean up, to remove any water and dirt, which may have found its way in there.


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To fit the new cover. Slide it on, bottom first, engaging the two clips, then roll cover up to engage the top three clips.

Et voila...

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Repeat the above to change the other side, remembering to hold the cover tightly at the third clip, if you wish to retain your old covers scratch free!

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Last edited by Ginge : Aug 11th, 2003 at 06:52 AM.

 

Buz, thanks alot. Now I know what to look for. Anyone have a pic/link to same of a mirror cap that has been removed so I can see the clips?

 

 

It is pretty easy. Just be SUPER CAREFUL. When I bought my checkerboard covers a guy at the dealership offered to change them for free. I wasn't in the MINI at the time so I came back and took him up on his offer. Glad I did! He's changed a bunch and broke one of the clips on the drivers side one getting it off. Thankfully he gave me a replacement. Just be careful!