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E85 Wing Mirror Replacement
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Hi,
Does anyone have any instructions on replacing the whole of my N/S Mirror, a cyclist and I had a slow collision on a very tight bend, snapped the mirror off at the joint, just had one delivered from ebay, any help would be gratefully received, is this something I could do...
Thanks
Does anyone have any instructions on replacing the whole of my N/S Mirror, a cyclist and I had a slow collision on a very tight bend, snapped the mirror off at the joint, just had one delivered from ebay, any help would be gratefully received, is this something I could do...
Thanks
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It's certainly diy do-able with a few basic tools & torx bits.Daniel J Flannery wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 12:11 pm Hi,
Does anyone have any instructions on replacing the whole of my N/S Mirror, a cyclist and I had a slow collision on a very tight bend, snapped the mirror off at the joint, just had one delivered from ebay, any help would be gratefully received, is this something I could do...
Thanks
I recently replaced my own.
Complexity increases if you are swapping out any parts from one to the other , obviously a simpler task if you're fitting a complete item.
Once the speaker cover is removed you will see 3 fixings that secure the actual housing to the door , when they're out you are well on your way.
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I'm not sure there are many guides for these. But as above, it's fairly simple.
If you look on youtube and look for "e46 mirror replacement" you can't go far wrong (yes they are different but you should be able to transfer the same process to your e85 since the cars are very similar).
door card removal link
e46 mirror swap link
I've added some links to help (ignore the 1st video title - it is relevant)
If you look on youtube and look for "e46 mirror replacement" you can't go far wrong (yes they are different but you should be able to transfer the same process to your e85 since the cars are very similar).
door card removal link
e46 mirror swap link
I've added some links to help (ignore the 1st video title - it is relevant)
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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I wanted to swap my silver mirror cover for black - assuming this can’t be done while the mirror remains in situ on the door?kis wrote: ↑Tue Apr 28, 2020 3:33 pm I'm not sure there are many guides for these. But as above, it's fairly simple.
If you look on youtube and look for "e46 mirror replacement" you can't go far wrong (yes they are different but you should be able to transfer the same process to your e85 since the cars are very similar).
door card removal link
e46 mirror swap link
I've added some links to help (ignore the 1st video title - it is relevant)
If not - am I therefore right in thinking the door card has to come off just to get the mirror off?
If so I’ll just get a mirror cap
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Thanks mate - very usefulHaro wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:41 pm Mirror - https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticl ... cement.htm
Door card - https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticl ... cement.htm
I’ve got the monochromatic dimming mirrors so not sure if that makes a difference but clearly either way it’s a door card off to get the mirrors off job so I’ll just get some mirror caps instead
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Mirror cover can defo come off while still attached to the car, I've done it myself
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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I’ve just replied to your PM about the printed covers - please tell me more about how to get them off
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Looking at doing the same as you, have you figured out how to remove the covers?
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Covers can be removed while on the car but fiddly-
Pop the mirror glass out by turning the holder ring behind the mirror glass, you can get a thin screwdriver in to get it to move
Undo the heated mirror loom and unclip the motorised loom clip
Once out you’ll see the T15 screws that hold the mirror cap in place
You’ll also need to remove the 3x T15 that hold the mirror ‘gimbal’ in place (the bit that allows the mirror to move)
Also there are 2 tabs top and bottom inside the mirror cap that need to be unclipped
Then it can be popped off
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That’s awesome, cheers bigwinn!bigwinn wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 8:58 pmCovers can be removed while on the car but fiddly-
Pop the mirror glass out by turning the holder ring behind the mirror glass, you can get a thin screwdriver in to get it to move
Undo the heated mirror loom and unclip the motorised loom clip
Once out you’ll see the T15 screws that hold the mirror cap in place
You’ll also need to remove the 3x T15 that hold the mirror ‘gimbal’ in place (the bit that allows the mirror to move)
Also there are 2 tabs top and bottom inside the mirror cap that need to be unclipped
Then it can be popped off
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If you get stuck drop us a lineAli0191 wrote: ↑Sun May 02, 2021 8:00 amThat’s awesome, cheers bigwinn!bigwinn wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 8:58 pmCovers can be removed while on the car but fiddly-
Pop the mirror glass out by turning the holder ring behind the mirror glass, you can get a thin screwdriver in to get it to move
Undo the heated mirror loom and unclip the motorised loom clip
Once out you’ll see the T15 screws that hold the mirror cap in place
You’ll also need to remove the 3x T15 that hold the mirror ‘gimbal’ in place (the bit that allows the mirror to move)
Also there are 2 tabs top and bottom inside the mirror cap that need to be unclipped
Then it can be popped off
If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way!
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Finally got round to doing this, the above from bigwinn was very useful so thank you
Only thing that almost stumped me was that there is a screw from the outside underneath!
Only thing that almost stumped me was that there is a screw from the outside underneath!
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Well done bud!!
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