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Old 07-12-08, 02:56 PM
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I was trying to replace my rear view mirror, and there a hex screw.. It is screw in tight as **** and can't get it unscrew.. It actually broke my hex screw driver, that how tight is it. Any other suggestion or ways to remove it??

Also the mirror isn't auto-dim, so what does that button do?
Old 07-12-08, 03:18 PM
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The hex screw does nothing for removal

You must hold tight and pull it by hand towards you with all your might until it is removed...You may need to brace yourself before doing this...Watch out and make sure you don't lose the small metal ***** that holds the mirror in place...They will go flying (because of momentum of the force) once the mirror is removed...
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Yeah make sure you dont lose those little metals *****. Otherwise you're going to have to end up super glueing it back on. Also, that button is there because your mirror isnt an automatic dimming mirror. There for you have to do it manually.
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What is the hex screw there for??? i thought if you remove that, the mirror slides off... Anyways, i know my mirror doesn't have auto dim, but what does the button do?? since it hook up to a wire too.
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Originally Posted by horent135
Anyways, i know my mirror doesn't have auto dim, but what does the button do?? since it hook up to a wire too.
When you push the button, it sends an electrical current to the mirror which causes it to dim.
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Originally Posted by JspecSC3
When you push the button, it sends an electrical current to the mirror which causes it to dim.
O thanks, So all you say pull it with force? man, that sounds scary
Old 07-12-08, 11:44 PM
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yea... dont lose those metal *****....
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