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disdis · Mar 3rd, 2005, 11:15 AM

can anyone tell me how to remove the mirror caps??

I heard there is a trick with a spoon or something, but i m no mechanic, and dunno where to start.....

pocketrocketowner · Mar 3rd, 2005, 11:59 AM

To remove the mirror caps you must first remove the mirror lenses themselves.

the mirrors are a "press fit" on to their swivel (what actually gets moved by the electric motors) so you need to stick your fingers behind as much of the circumference of the glass as you can. Apply PROGRESSIVE GENTLE pressure (if you can get both your hands behind, so much the better) and they will pop off rather easily (if you jerk you will not only break the glass but your skin as well).
Once the mirror glass is out, you will be able to see a series of plastic snaps that hold the cap. Just undo them with fingers or a small blade (again GENTLY) and voila! mirror cap off.
Install is the reverse, carefully does it, the mirror will snap back into place after you have CAREFULLY aligned the snaps of the new cap and GENTLY snapped them into place.
Hope this helps.....

RedUn · Mar 4th, 2005, 08:31 PM

jus grab it at the inside edge and pull

Chill · Mar 4th, 2005, 08:47 PM

Try here for a guide. doesn't take five minutes to do

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...ng_mirror_caps

onemini · Mar 5th, 2005, 12:40 PM

You don't need to remove the mirror lenses to do this. It's very easy. get a plastic spoon and start at the top nearest the glass of the side window. Slip the spoon (handle end) into the gap between the cover and the housing and work your way around. Be bold and the mirror cap will pop off easy. Once you have it off you will see how it clips back on with a push

Peartreeproductions · May 19th, 2005, 06:57 PM

After reading all the instructions I set about replacing my mirror caps with some lovely shiny chrome caps.

Tried to put the mirror cap back on with a firmish not too hard push but somehow ALL THREE of the top clips have been bent. One of them is completely broken. Put the black one back on with no problem. After all the hassle I have had with getting a refund on some covers scratched in delivery I cant believe this.

Dont suppose anyone knows of a miracle way of gluing the plastic clips, or attaching the cover without the clips do they?

RedUn · May 19th, 2005, 09:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Peartreeproductions

After reading all the instructions I set about replacing my mirror caps with some lovely shiny chrome caps.

Tried to put the mirror cap back on with a firmish not too hard push but somehow ALL THREE of the top clips have been bent. One of them is completely broken. Put the black one back on with no problem. After all the hassle I have had with getting a refund on some covers scratched in delivery I cant believe this.

Dont suppose anyone knows of a miracle way of gluing the plastic clips, or attaching the cover without the clips do they?

hmmm u cud try some really good superglue i suppose but after that yer a bit stuffed as far as i know

Widgey · May 19th, 2005, 10:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Peartreeproductions

After reading all the instructions I set about replacing my mirror caps with some lovely shiny chrome caps.

Tried to put the mirror cap back on with a firmish not too hard push but somehow ALL THREE of the top clips have been bent. One of them is completely broken. Put the black one back on with no problem. After all the hassle I have had with getting a refund on some covers scratched in delivery I cant believe this.

Dont suppose anyone knows of a miracle way of gluing the plastic clips, or attaching the cover without the clips do they?

Any chance you could take the caps back to the dealer's parts counter and tell 'em they were broken when you got 'em out of the box?

Peartreeproductions · May 22nd, 2005, 09:37 AM

Couldnt try and fluke that, besides the dealer checked them out of the box.

Had a think about it and ended up fixing them with my hot glue gun. It:

Is very strong when fully set
Sticks to plastic like sh*t to a blanket
Remains flexible enough to let the clips do their bit

Anyway the mirror cap is now attached just as good as the other one!

onemini · May 22nd, 2005, 09:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Peartreeproductions

Couldnt try and fluke that, besides the dealer checked them out of the box.

Had a think about it and ended up fixing them with my hot glue gun. It:

Is very strong when fully set
Sticks to plastic like sh*t to a blanket
Remains flexible enough to let the clips do their bit

Anyway the mirror cap is now attached just as good as the other one!

Phew, I was worried for you (I guessed your only option was to send another £40 or so)

wsalopek · May 31st, 2006, 11:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RedUn

jus grab it at the inside edge and pull

Well...my mirror broke...I was pulling pretty much from one side as even with my medium-sized fingers, I couldn't squeeze them in on both sides...ordered a new one...$68.

Turns out is was pretty easy to get something back behind the mirror to pry up those clips.

I have a set of those "feeler" guages...the kind that's used for gapping spark plugs...I used the three thickest ones, and inserted one each under the top three clips...and the mirror cap came off pretty easy.

dalboyne · Apr 23rd, 2008, 07:06 PM

Dumb question time!

Is there any difference between RHD and LHD mirror caps? I have acquired a spare set of RHD ones that I plan on decorating, but just occurred to me, my car is LHD - will it make a difference?

Cheers anyone!

Ian

RooniusMaximus · Apr 24th, 2008, 09:52 AM

With mirror caps - is it best to get chrome replacements or just buy the stick on ones for over the top?

Mar 3rd, 2005, 11:15 AM	#1
disdis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 05:21 PM Posts: 298 Offline	How to remove mirror caps?? can anyone tell me how to remove the mirror caps?? I heard there is a trick with a spoon or something, but i m no mechanic, and dunno where to start.....

May 19th, 2005, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Peartreeproductions Mini spanker Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 111 Offline	Broken mirror cap - Aaaarrrghh! After reading all the instructions I set about replacing my mirror caps with some lovely shiny chrome caps. Tried to put the mirror cap back on with a firmish not too hard push but somehow ALL THREE of the top clips have been bent. One of them is completely broken. Put the black one back on with no problem. After all the hassle I have had with getting a refund on some covers scratched in delivery I cant believe this. Dont suppose anyone knows of a miracle way of gluing the plastic clips, or attaching the cover without the clips do they?

May 22nd, 2005, 09:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Peartreeproductions Mini spanker Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 111 Offline	Problem solved Couldnt try and fluke that, besides the dealer checked them out of the box. Had a think about it and ended up fixing them with my hot glue gun. It: Is very strong when fully set Sticks to plastic like sh*t to a blanket Remains flexible enough to let the clips do their bit Anyway the mirror cap is now attached just as good as the other one!

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Mar 3rd, 2005, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
pocketrocketowner Best Personal Regards Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ile de Vaux, France Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 2,037 Offline	To remove the mirror caps you must first remove the mirror lenses themselves. the mirrors are a "press fit" on to their swivel (what actually gets moved by the electric motors) so you need to stick your fingers behind as much of the circumference of the glass as you can. Apply PROGRESSIVE GENTLE pressure (if you can get both your hands behind, so much the better) and they will pop off rather easily (if you jerk you will not only break the glass but your skin as well). Once the mirror glass is out, you will be able to see a series of plastic snaps that hold the cap. Just undo them with fingers or a small blade (again GENTLY) and voila! mirror cap off. Install is the reverse, carefully does it, the mirror will snap back into place after you have CAREFULLY aligned the snaps of the new cap and GENTLY snapped them into place. Hope this helps.....

Mar 4th, 2005, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 11,615 Offline	jus grab it at the inside edge and pull

Mar 4th, 2005, 08:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chill New MINI Severns Club Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 994 Offline	Try here for a guide. doesn't take five minutes to do http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...ng_mirror_caps

Mar 5th, 2005, 12:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 549 Offline	You don't need to remove the mirror lenses to do this. It's very easy. get a plastic spoon and start at the top nearest the glass of the side window. Slip the spoon (handle end) into the gap between the cover and the housing and work your way around. Be bold and the mirror cap will pop off easy. Once you have it off you will see how it clips back on with a push

May 19th, 2005, 09:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 11,615 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Peartreeproductions After reading all the instructions I set about replacing my mirror caps with some lovely shiny chrome caps. Tried to put the mirror cap back on with a firmish not too hard push but somehow ALL THREE of the top clips have been bent. One of them is completely broken. Put the black one back on with no problem. After all the hassle I have had with getting a refund on some covers scratched in delivery I cant believe this. Dont suppose anyone knows of a miracle way of gluing the plastic clips, or attaching the cover without the clips do they? hmmm u cud try some really good superglue i suppose but after that yer a bit stuffed as far as i know

May 19th, 2005, 10:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Widgey MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SE England Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 520 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Peartreeproductions After reading all the instructions I set about replacing my mirror caps with some lovely shiny chrome caps. Tried to put the mirror cap back on with a firmish not too hard push but somehow ALL THREE of the top clips have been bent. One of them is completely broken. Put the black one back on with no problem. After all the hassle I have had with getting a refund on some covers scratched in delivery I cant believe this. Dont suppose anyone knows of a miracle way of gluing the plastic clips, or attaching the cover without the clips do they? Any chance you could take the caps back to the dealer's parts counter and tell 'em they were broken when you got 'em out of the box?

May 22nd, 2005, 09:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 07:21 AM Posts: 549 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Peartreeproductions Couldnt try and fluke that, besides the dealer checked them out of the box. Had a think about it and ended up fixing them with my hot glue gun. It: Is very strong when fully set Sticks to plastic like sh*t to a blanket Remains flexible enough to let the clips do their bit Anyway the mirror cap is now attached just as good as the other one! Phew, I was worried for you (I guessed your only option was to send another £40 or so)

May 31st, 2006, 11:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
wsalopek MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 01:21 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RedUn jus grab it at the inside edge and pull Well...my mirror broke...I was pulling pretty much from one side as even with my medium-sized fingers, I couldn't squeeze them in on both sides...ordered a new one...$68. Turns out is was pretty easy to get something back behind the mirror to pry up those clips. I have a set of those "feeler" guages...the kind that's used for gapping spark plugs...I used the three thickest ones, and inserted one each under the top three clips...and the mirror cap came off pretty easy.

Apr 23rd, 2008, 07:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
dalboyne Impatient for R57! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 09:21 AM Posts: 1,623 Offline	Dumb question time! Is there any difference between RHD and LHD mirror caps? I have acquired a spare set of RHD ones that I plan on decorating, but just occurred to me, my car is LHD - will it make a difference? Cheers anyone! Ian

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Apr 24th, 2008, 09:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
RooniusMaximus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 08:21 AM Posts: 158 Offline	With mirror caps - is it best to get chrome replacements or just buy the stick on ones for over the top?