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mattshea50 · Aug 11th, 2003, 01:48 PM

can any one know how to remove the wing mirror step by step. I am having a few problems with following the instructions on the other threads can you let me know

It is really getting to me

Cheers

matt shea

Root Ginger · Aug 11th, 2003, 02:30 PM

I did write a detailed how to on this. Posted it in the test forum and requested it to be added to the DIY info and no one did anything with it. I expect you'll still find it in the test forum.

If it helps, tell the powers that be and maybe it will get added to help out others.

monsta · Aug 11th, 2003, 06:34 PM

My best way is to get a couple of long handle desert spoons or something similarly long,thin and very flat. Angle the mirror as far down towards the ground as possible. If you can park so that the sun is shining from behind (it will make it easier to see the clips - top edge behind the mirror).

Use the flat end of your chosen weapon to lift on clip and whilst holding this position, use the other (ask a friend to help if proving difficult) weapon to lift the other top clip.

You should then be able to edge the top of the mirror away from the unit. If it doesn't pop off at this point, angle the mirror up and release the bottom one(s) in the same manner.

It's quite easy really

Razor · Aug 11th, 2003, 10:18 PM

Old School Jonnie knows all about this - he managed to break his mirror glass using the dealer's advice on fitting the mirror caps - he was not a happy chappy!

He then looked on here for advice and found the 'spoons' method worked a treat.

He managed to get the dealer to replace his mirror glass free of charge, but they broke another two in the process.

monsta · Aug 13th, 2003, 12:02 AM

Root Ginger · Aug 13th, 2003, 10:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by monsta

monsta's inc? Sounds like a good name for a film...

Old School Jonnie · Aug 13th, 2003, 09:04 PM

Cheers Razor!!
Definately go for the spoon handles! The MINI fitting guide shows removing the wing mirror glass first but this is a definite no go, the guy at the garage broke 2 whilst trying to fit and refit mine, I think they're rethinking the instructions now!!

Aug 11th, 2003, 01:48 PM	#1
mattshea50 MINI2 A SECOND HOME Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 58 Offline	wing mirror cover removal can any one know how to remove the wing mirror step by step. I am having a few problems with following the instructions on the other threads can you let me know It is really getting to me Cheers matt shea

Aug 11th, 2003, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 4,634 Offline	I did write a detailed how to on this. Posted it in the test forum and requested it to be added to the DIY info and no one did anything with it. I expect you'll still find it in the test forum. If it helps, tell the powers that be and maybe it will get added to help out others. It was acceptable in the 80's

Aug 13th, 2003, 12:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Spoons (c) 2003 monsta's inc.

Aug 13th, 2003, 10:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:21 PM Posts: 4,634 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by monsta Spoons (c) 2003 monsta's inc. monsta's inc? Sounds like a good name for a film... It was acceptable in the 80's

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Old School Jonnie MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: holmfirth. Huddersfi Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 349 Offline	Cheers Razor!! Definately go for the spoon handles! The MINI fitting guide shows removing the wing mirror glass first but this is a definite no go, the guy at the garage broke 2 whilst trying to fit and refit mine, I think they're rethinking the instructions now!! Hyper Blue/Black Cooper. Side skirts/Aero grill, Milltek, chrome bitz and a scary roof graphic. A SKATEBOARD IS FOR LIFE NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS

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Aug 11th, 2003, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	My best way is to get a couple of long handle desert spoons or something similarly long,thin and very flat. Angle the mirror as far down towards the ground as possible. If you can park so that the sun is shining from behind (it will make it easier to see the clips - top edge behind the mirror). Use the flat end of your chosen weapon to lift on clip and whilst holding this position, use the other (ask a friend to help if proving difficult) weapon to lift the other top clip. You should then be able to edge the top of the mirror away from the unit. If it doesn't pop off at this point, angle the mirror up and release the bottom one(s) in the same manner. It's quite easy really

Aug 11th, 2003, 10:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 12:21 AM Posts: 739 Offline	Old School Jonnie knows all about this - he managed to break his mirror glass using the dealer's advice on fitting the mirror caps - he was not a happy chappy! He then looked on here for advice and found the 'spoons' method worked a treat. He managed to get the dealer to replace his mirror glass free of charge, but they broke another two in the process.

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