2nd Gen "How To" How To: Remove, Replace Mirror Caps

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There is MUCH debate out there in regards to removing the mirror caps on an R55 and R56. There is an EASY way to remove them WITHOUT breaking any...
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    #1 CHKMINI, Oct 21, 2010
    I've removed R53 mirror caps by simply and gently removing the mirror head by prying it out of its clips which then gives you access to the mirror cap clips. Tried it today on my '09 JCW and can't get the mirror heads to release. Any words of wisdom? :mad2:
     
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    #2 Crashton, Oct 21, 2010
    I'd give Aaron a call. I'm sure those checkered mirror caps on his R56 did not install themselves. :smile5:
     
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    #3 CHKMINI, Oct 21, 2010
    Good point Chuck. I'll text him.
     
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    #4 Crashton, Oct 21, 2010
    Man all the cool kids got text on their phones. You aren't a luddite... :)
     
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    #5 CHKMINI, Oct 21, 2010
    yea, a luddite that can't get these hoover dam mirror heads to release...HELP:mad5:
     
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    #7 CHKMINI, Oct 21, 2010
    Are there still bed bugs crawling around over there? Thanks...I'll tiptoe in and maybe they won't wake up :idea:
     
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    #9 CHKMINI, Oct 24, 2010
    Thanks Steve for getting the DYI up in the Library. It's amazing how easy changing caps out on the R55 and R56 is using the method outlined.
     
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    #10 rum4, Dec 25, 2011
    I agree but instead of buying that tool, I just used two credit cards and it worked fine
     
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    #11 CHKMINI, Dec 25, 2011
    Two credit cards?....heck my wife won't let me have any credit cards when I'm standing close to one of my cars:D
     
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    #12 rum4, Dec 26, 2011
    I was allowed to use them since they are both expired:Thumbsup:
     
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    #13 Justa Jim, Dec 26, 2011
    Well, by buddy was walking past my MINI one day, bumped into the mirror and the cap fell right off (he is from Ohio, by the way). You could try that next time. :Thumbsup:

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    #14 Metalman, Dec 26, 2011
    Jim.... Does that work with all states?
     
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    #15 Justa Jim, Dec 26, 2011
    Yes, I was in Maryland at the time, but the person might have to be from Ohio. Why else would he have walked into my mirror? It's not like you can't see it. :D

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    #16 Rixter, Dec 26, 2011
    You can also use a spatula or the thin rubber spreaders for applying bondo
     
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    #17 CHKMINI, Dec 27, 2011
    +1...I use a spatula also and my wife still hasn't figured out why it is missing from her kitchen drawer:biggrin5:
     
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    #18 Rixter, Dec 27, 2011
    You WERE suppose to return it after, not throw it away :lol:
     

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