Have you taken off your outside mirrors?
12-07-04, 08:45 AM
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Have you taken off your outside mirrors?
I tried taking off my exterior mirrors yesterday and succeeded in stripping one of the screws! 
Any suggestions on what next to do to get that stripped screw out and the others which are extremely tight? Please keep in mind that you are talking to a non DIY type of person.
I see only three screws. Are those all that is required to get the mirror off? What about the wiring for the motors in the mirror housing - any tip for me regarding that? I basically need to get the mirror off (the whole unit) completely.
Thanks!
Any suggestions on what next to do to get that stripped screw out and the others which are extremely tight? Please keep in mind that you are talking to a non DIY type of person.
I see only three screws. Are those all that is required to get the mirror off? What about the wiring for the motors in the mirror housing - any tip for me regarding that? I basically need to get the mirror off (the whole unit) completely.
Thanks!
12-07-04, 10:08 AM
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Hmmmm....i have no idea...have not tried it.
So I guess the GS is gonna be stranded in the garage for the winter...with no side mirrors?
Do I predict a mod here? LOL!!!
Lemme check my pdf files for anything.
Pete
So I guess the GS is gonna be stranded in the garage for the winter...with no side mirrors?
Do I predict a mod here? LOL!!!Lemme check my pdf files for anything.
Pete
12-07-04, 10:18 AM
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Originally posted by PHML
Hmmmm....i have no idea...have not tried it.
So I guess the GS is gonna be stranded in the garage for the winter...with no side mirrors? Do I predict a mod here? LOL!!!
Lemme check my pdf files for anything.
Hmmmm....i have no idea...have not tried it.
So I guess the GS is gonna be stranded in the garage for the winter...with no side mirrors?
Do I predict a mod here? LOL!!!Lemme check my pdf files for anything.
Yes the car is being stored for the winter.
12-07-04, 10:30 AM
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Eazy OUT?
http://www.toolprice.com/category/screwextractors/
Regarding removal and installation you most likely need the book that the body shop uses? Maybe?
http://www.toolprice.com/category/screwextractors/
Regarding removal and installation you most likely need the book that the body shop uses? Maybe?
12-07-04, 11:10 AM
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Stipped mirror screws
Hameed,
Sorry to hear about your troubles. There are also left hand drive drill bits that work very well for this. You can get it from your local Snap-on, MAC, or Matco tool distributors. Basically these drill bits spin counter clockwise, and when they bite into the broken fastener it usually spins them right out. Make sure you drill it as dead center as possible. Hit the center of the broken screw with a center punch so the drill bit doesn't "walk" on you. Good luck dude.
Will
Sorry to hear about your troubles. There are also left hand drive drill bits that work very well for this. You can get it from your local Snap-on, MAC, or Matco tool distributors. Basically these drill bits spin counter clockwise, and when they bite into the broken fastener it usually spins them right out. Make sure you drill it as dead center as possible. Hit the center of the broken screw with a center punch so the drill bit doesn't "walk" on you. Good luck dude.
Will
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12-07-04, 01:25 PM
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Originally posted by PHML
Here you go...
Pete
Here you go...
Pete
Wow, removing the mirror is not as simple as I thought it would be. Hmmmm............
12-07-04, 02:34 PM
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Wow, removing the mirror is not as simple as I thought it would be. Hmmmm............
Wow, removing the mirror is not as simple as I thought it would be. Hmmmm............
12-07-04, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by Hameed
Hey Pete I owe you big time! Thanks a lot!!
Wow, removing the mirror is not as simple as I thought it would be. Hmmmm............
Hey Pete I owe you big time! Thanks a lot!!
Wow, removing the mirror is not as simple as I thought it would be. Hmmmm............
Just go for it....always feels good to do your own mods.
12-07-04, 07:09 PM
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Originally posted by PHML
No problem Hameed. Always glad to help.
Just go for it....always feels good to do your own mods.
No problem Hameed. Always glad to help.
Just go for it....always feels good to do your own mods.
12-08-04, 04:58 AM
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i used to use this one tool, forgot what it's called tho. It's a phillips head on one side and the handle is "spring loaded" i guess you can call it. ANyways, strike the spring loaded side with a mallet and the phillips turns counter clockwise to get your screw loose. This method is used for projects like you're doing.
12-08-04, 08:44 AM
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Originally posted by Woogie
i used to use this one tool, forgot what it's called tho. It's a phillips head on one side and the handle is "spring loaded" i guess you can call it. ANyways, strike the spring loaded side with a mallet and the phillips turns counter clockwise to get your screw loose. This method is used for projects like you're doing.
i used to use this one tool, forgot what it's called tho. It's a phillips head on one side and the handle is "spring loaded" i guess you can call it. ANyways, strike the spring loaded side with a mallet and the phillips turns counter clockwise to get your screw loose. This method is used for projects like you're doing.
That tool you referrred to is called an "impact driver"
Will
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