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L3G10N
10-10-2005, 07:16 PM
I want to remove the RHD mirror setup to pu an LHD setup. But i've look into the shop manual and i don't find any way to remove the mirror. I don't want to broke anything.

Anyone know how to do this??

BTW, i don't remember who told me to replace de frame mount of the sedan JDM mirror to a Coupe, but tnx to him :rockon:
POS carb
10-11-2005, 08:07 AM
on the 3 gee you pop off the black triangular cover above the doorsill and you'll see some phillips machine screws. Disconnect the power and start loosening the screws, the whole assembly will come out.
L3G10N
10-11-2005, 08:08 AM
nah, what i mean, is to remove THE mirror from the assembly in fact ;) They are JDM RHD mirror, So the right side don't reflect correctly. Follow me?
POS carb
10-11-2005, 08:46 AM
oooh true
it's actually glued. Use a heat gun on it for a good 2 min and peel it off.
thegreatdane
10-11-2005, 08:50 AM
The shop manual actually does mention it, but what you have to do is to use a hairdryer or similar (most people own a hairdryer..) and heat up the hard rubber edge around the mirror, it needs to be heated up good. Then you'll be able to pry down the rubber edge and take out the mirror. If you can avoid using a screwdriver to pry out the mirror and just use you fingers that would be the best solution, since you can risk destroying both the rubber edge and the mirror when you use the screwdriver.
thegreatdane
10-11-2005, 08:52 AM
And yea there's some sticky gum on the backside of the mirror too holding it in.
L3G10N
10-11-2005, 09:14 AM
tnx a lot!

Do you think it's possible to just drop the assembly into the oven like i already did for my blackhousing on my 4th gen?
POS carb
10-11-2005, 09:16 AM
you'll grill your fingers lol! :uh:

use chopsticks then! :rice:
L3G10N
10-11-2005, 09:19 AM
i did not grill my finger when i put the headlight into the oven. And the job was perfect.

For sure, i won't put the mirror into the oven at 400degree for over an hour lollolol

like the headlight, i puted 'em in to 350degree for 5-7min than remove 'em. The headlight was hot but not to the point of burning my finger. It was an easy job!
thegreatdane
10-11-2005, 09:39 AM
you'll grill your fingers lol! :uh:

use chopsticks then! :rice:

I'm a tough guy :D