Side Mirror Replacement

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grp

Discussion Starter · Jun 16, 2005

Folks,

I understand from various threads here that the side glass can be replaced (I've got the fogging / dark edge problem that's been mentioned here several times). What I couldn't find was how to replace the actual glass. I will get the glass from the dealer in the next day or so but don't want to break any mirrors in the process of changing ...

Does the glass unscrew / unbolt somehow? Does it twist out? Pry it out? Held by clips? Just tug on it (not likely I guess!) ... Anyone done this before?

Thanks a million,

Regards,

Gary.

'99 M5 - Switzerland.

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Ducman69

· #2 · Jun 16, 2005

Good question. I also have a delaminating driver's side rear view mirror. I was wondering how the glass could be changed. This weekend, I will take a look and try to take apart the mirror housing.

Ag Surfer

· #3 · Jun 16, 2005 (Edited)

I've been meaning to post that my driver's side mirror has a greenish tint compare to the passenger side window. Since I recently bought my 02 M5, I assumed that this was some sort of special coating for headlight glare reduction or something. After readin the above posts, I am beginning to think my mirror "delaminated" causing it to be a different color. Can anyone please advise. In the interim, I will do a search on this topic.

hudson

· #4 · Jun 16, 2005

I've done a few tilt the mirror upwards. There is a locking lever on the bottom in between the glass and the housing that you move to the right to release the mirror. Then you lever the mirror out with a plastic tool. Then unhook the wires. To install just reverse the procedure. I'll try to post the TIS instructions later.

Hope this helps
Joe

Ducman69

· #5 · Jun 17, 2005

Thanks Joe, I will give it a try this weekend.

hudson

· #6 · Jun 17, 2005 (Edited)

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Here's the TIS instructions to remove the mirror glass. Sorry I wish they where clearer.

Joe

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grp

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 17, 2005

Joe,

Thanks a million, that really, really helps :biggrin:

I've actually got the TIS (and ETK) on CD at home but didn't find anything related to changing the mirror - just the diagram on the parts... it's not the easiest application to get aorund though.

In terms of price, I ordered (no stock) the mirror at the dealer today and it was Sfr227 (US$178). I'll pick it up on Monday and find time to install next week.

Thanks again and regards,

Gary.

hudson said:
Here's the TIS instructions to remove the mirror glass. Sorry I wish they where clearer.

Joe

cosioboy

· #8 · Jul 1, 2005

hudson said:
Here's the TIS instructions to remove the mirror glass. Sorry I wish they where clearer.

Joe

Thanks a lot, Joe. Your post and instructions were instrumental in me completing the passenger side mirror replacement in all but 10 mins (could have been less if I weren't overcautious).

I had a weird delamination with the size of a quarter coin and was driving me crazy, not sure what caused it. Shopped around for the mirror and got the best deal from Cirlce BMW through mail order for $233. Not cheap but considering it is always in your view, it was becoming a real nuisance.

Cheers again :thumbsup:

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grp

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jul 1, 2005

Yes, the instructions were great, I just did the drivers side change. I say "just" ...

It took all of 30 seconds to remove the old and another 30 to connect the new. And then ... 2.5 hours to try and move that blo*dy circular ring into the lock position. And even then, I didn't succeed. Ended up passing the dealer in the morning - they seemed to be just as clueless (and apparently didn't know about or have the special tool). I sat for 45 minutes while watching 4 BMW techs try to work it out. I explained (in my bad French - I'm in Switzerland) that a special tool was required but apparently they thought better... When they realised I was watching their progress, they took the car "out back" to sort it out. After another 20 minutes, the car came out and it was done ... but what a hassle.

In the time I personally tried, I used screwdrivers, tiny allen keys, other "implements" laying around, I then tried to "make" a tool and ended up stabbing myself in the hand ...

Glad you were more successful than me

Did you have the special tool?

Regards,

Gary.

cosioboy said:
Thanks a lot, Joe. Your post and instructions were instrumental in me completing the passenger side mirror replacement in all but 10 mins (could have been less if I weren't overcautious).

I had a weird delamination with the size of a quarter coin and was driving me crazy, not sure what caused it. Shopped around for the mirror and got the best deal from Cirlce BMW through mail order for $233. Not cheap but considering it is always in your view, it was becoming a real nuisance.

Cheers again :thumbsup:

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cosioboy

· #10 · Jul 1, 2005

grp said:
Yes, the instructions were great, I just did the drivers side change. I say "just" ...

It took all of 30 seconds to remove the old and another 30 to connect the new. And then ... 2.5 hours to try and move that blo*dy circular ring into the lock position. And even then, I didn't succeed. Ended up passing the dealer in the morning - they seemed to be just as clueless (and apparently didn't know about or have the special tool). I sat for 45 minutes while watching 4 BMW techs try to work it out. I explained (in my bad French - I'm in Switzerland) that a special tool was required but apparently they thought better... When they realised I was watching their progress, they took the car "out back" to sort it out. After another 20 minutes, the car came out and it was done ... but what a hassle.

In the time I personally tried, I used screwdrivers, tiny allen keys, other "implements" laying around, I then tried to "make" a tool and ended up stabbing myself in the hand ...

Glad you were more successful than me Did you have the special tool?

Regards,

Gary.

Gary,

Sorry to hear you had issues with the install. I guess I was lucky (or perhaps the pasenger side mirror has less quirks). Didn't need any special tools though.

At least you can consider yourself lucky for changing the driver's side mirror because it is significantly cheaper than the passenger side (I guess because of the convexity).

THE WIFE (divorced but with visitation rights)
Das Beast:: Carbon Black 2000 E39 M5 :goldcup:
Factory Love: PDC, Folding rear seats with ski bag, Black extended leather with Alcantara headliner, aluminum trim (swapped from burlwood)
The Looks: Full 2001+ facelift upgrade: Euro AEs, Euro Celis taillights, steering wheel, grey instrument cluster, ACS Rooflid Spoiler
The Ride: Dinan Stage III Suspension, Dinan Front Strut Tower Brace, TCD rear sway bar brackets, X5 4.8is thrust arm bushings, 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sports all around on rear OEM 9.5” rims
SuperSprint Me: Supersprint Headers, Supersprint Magnum exhaust, Supersprint X-pipe
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The Sound: MB Quart Reference Series component speakers all around, M-Audio subs retrofit, Dension Ice>Link Plus i-Pod adapter
The Light: PIAA custom 3-watt Luxeon blue AE LEDs, Xenon/LED Interior Lighting Kit, 6000K fog HIDs, Euro rear fogs activated
Tech Gadgets:16x9 widescreen, MKIV DVD Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Valentine 1
Little extras: 35% Tint, M5 Trunk Mat, TEC cupholder, custom ///M5 Ultimate Pedals, extra OEM staggered wheels with Pirelli SnowSport 240 winter gear, Dinan trunk insignia

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THE WEEKEND Track ESCAPE
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hudson

· #11 · Jul 1, 2005

Gary,

I use a plastic lever that I got from a windshield installer. It works perfectly. I'll try to get a picture for you.

Joe

grp

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jul 2, 2005

Glad you were lucky

Interesting, I didn't realise they were different prices; I wondered why I seemed to pay so much less than the quotes I've seen on this site.

Regards,

Gary.

cosioboy said:
Gary,

Sorry to hear you had issues with the install. I guess I was lucky (or perhaps the pasenger side mirror has less quirks). Didn't need any special tools though.

At least you can consider yourself lucky for changing the driver's side mirror because it is significantly cheaper than the passenger side (I guess because of the convexity).

grp

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jul 2, 2005

Thanks Joe, I'd appreciate it if you get the time. Having said that, I'm really not hoping that I get the chance to change the mirror again any time soon :hihi:

Regards,

Gary.

hudson said:
Gary,

I use a plastic lever that I got from a windshield installer. It works perfectly. I'll try to get a picture for you.

Joe

AliM5

· #14 · May 31, 2006

ok i want to change mine too, but let me get this straight, $250+ for only one side glass?

cosioboy

· #15 · May 31, 2006

AliM5 said:
ok i want to change mine too, but let me get this straight, $250+ for only one side glass?

$233 to be exact, that's what I paid from Circle BMW through the discounted mail order price... That was for the passenger side, driver's side may be cheaper.

THE WIFE (divorced but with visitation rights)
Das Beast:: Carbon Black 2000 E39 M5 :goldcup:
Factory Love: PDC, Folding rear seats with ski bag, Black extended leather with Alcantara headliner, aluminum trim (swapped from burlwood)
The Looks: Full 2001+ facelift upgrade: Euro AEs, Euro Celis taillights, steering wheel, grey instrument cluster, ACS Rooflid Spoiler
The Ride: Dinan Stage III Suspension, Dinan Front Strut Tower Brace, TCD rear sway bar brackets, X5 4.8is thrust arm bushings, 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sports all around on rear OEM 9.5” rims
SuperSprint Me: Supersprint Headers, Supersprint Magnum exhaust, Supersprint X-pipe
Stop-and-Go: StopTech 355mm front BBK (red calipers, cross drilled rotors, Axxis Ultimates pads), Powerchip Gold 93 (v3), Dinan clutch assembly, Dinan lightened flywheel, Cold Air Intake, UFMotorsport IATS
SolelyManualGear: Rogue Octane SSK with WSR, Rogue Tranny mounts, Rogue Clutch Stop, UUC illuminated aluminum shift knob
The Sound: MB Quart Reference Series component speakers all around, M-Audio subs retrofit, Dension Ice>Link Plus i-Pod adapter
The Light: PIAA custom 3-watt Luxeon blue AE LEDs, Xenon/LED Interior Lighting Kit, 6000K fog HIDs, Euro rear fogs activated
Tech Gadgets:16x9 widescreen, MKIV DVD Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Valentine 1
Little extras: 35% Tint, M5 Trunk Mat, TEC cupholder, custom ///M5 Ultimate Pedals, extra OEM staggered wheels with Pirelli SnowSport 240 winter gear, Dinan trunk insignia

THE MISTRESS
Das 'other' Ubber-Beast:: 2008 Audi B7 RS4 :silvercup:
Factory Love: Sprint Blue, Ivory Leather, Premium Package, Titanium Package
Owner Love: European Performance Labs ECU Tune, STaSIS Ohlin MotorSport Adjustable Coilover Suspension'ed, MTM 10mm Spacer'ed, Euro RS4 flat steering wheel'ed, JHM Short Shifter'ed, StopTech Stainless Steel Braided + Brake Padded, K&N Filtered, Tinted, Valentine'd, Lamin-X'ed, Lidatek'ed, Clear Bra'd, Milltek'ed with de-resonated valved Exhaust + Downpipes, 275/30/19 Michelin PSS, clearcornered, fender rolled, de-badged and de-Bangled! Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds on extra set of stock 19's for all-weather FUN courtesy of Quattro GmbH :imnotworthy:

THE WEEKEND Track ESCAPE
Das Mini Beast:: 2011 E82 BMW 1-Series ///M Coupe
Factory Love: Alpine White, Premium + Convenience Package, Heated Seats, Harmon Kardon Audio, Sirius, BMW Apps
Owner Love: COBB/RENNtech tune, Akrapovic Exhaust with valve control, MadDad midpipes, K&M Drop-In Filter, P3Cars Boost Gauge, Rear Fogs Retrofit, IND blackened grills+side markers, amber delete, 35% tint, hardwired Escort 8500ix, BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps + decklid spoilers, CF ROOF WRAP, various other goodies. Upcoming mods: Dinan CF Intake, Moton Adjustable Suspension, 265/285 Michelin PSSs, Active Autowerke Intercooler, more to follow...

aaronmiles

· #16 · Oct 13, 2006

Did anyone end up finding out what this 'removal tool' is ? is it really required because I have new glass to install tonight and dont have the said tool

jb_shin

· #17 · Aug 18, 2007

In case anyone else needs this part, I got it from Tischer BMW parts iste, mileoneparts.com for 212 + shipping. I checked Crevier, Pacific, and couple others but it was the lowest of them all.

Also, you do not need special tool, I used a small nail to push the ring and took about 2 minutes to replace it.

TexasM5

· #18 · May 10, 2010 (Edited)

I hate to bump this old thread, but I'm having a very difficult time seeing the "mounts on servodrive". The broken mirror came off easily when I slid the lock to the right but I cannot get the new mirror to clamp onto anything. A rubber gasket surrounds what is a quite round actuator (?). I expected to see some mounts or other protruding bits for the lock to lock onto but I can't see them and can't get it to lock down.

Any ideas? Thanks.

tmaschm

· #19 · Nov 16, 2013

TexasM5 said:
I hate to bump this old thread, but I'm having a very difficult time seeing the "mounts on servodrive". The broken mirror came off easily when I slid the lock to the right but I cannot get the new mirror to clamp onto anything. A rubber gasket surrounds what is a quite round actuator (?). I expected to see some mounts or other protruding bits for the lock to lock onto but I can't see them and can't get it to lock down.

Any ideas? Thanks.

Same here...What a PITA!!!!

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