How to disassemble the side mirror?

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Why dismantle the car's side mirror? There may be several reasons for this: troubleshooting, repair and maintenance, or the installation of new parts of the mirror after it is damaged. All these types of work can be performed by the specialists of the auto repair shop, and these services are not the cheapest. That's why many motorists are engaged in repairing their own car.

Let's find out how to disassemble the side mirror andthat for this you may need. You should also take into account the fact that there are many brands and models of cars, and each car can have its own specific type of mirrors with its technical features.

Dismantling the side mirror

In order to disassemble the side view mirror, we will need the following tools:

Set of Phillips screwdrivers;
A set of flat screwdrivers;
Knife, plastic or metal blade.

Suppose that we need to disassemble the electric mirror, which regulates its position.

Disconnect the battery terminals before proceeding.
In the salon, gently prick a plastic triangular plug with a knife or shovel, which closes the bolts securing the mirror.
After removing the plug, it is necessary to carefully disconnect the socket with the wires of the electric drive.
After that, unscrew a few bolts, through which the mirror is attached to the door. Usually there are only three such bolts.
Having unscrewed the bolts, you can safely remove the mirror from the car door.
In order to flip the mirror itself,it is necessary to tug it with a shovel or flat screwdriver. If you use a metal spatula or a screwdriver, the tip of the tool that comes into contact with the mirror must be wrapped with electrical tape. So you will not scratch the surface of the mirror.
After the mirror surface isremoved, the body of the side mirror will be ready for further disassembly. Remove the panel to which the mirror surface is attached. Under the cover is a mechanism that is responsible for the rotation of the mirror.

Now you know how to disassemble the side mirrorspecies. Further analysis is individual for each brand of the car, because all the side-view mirrors have a different design. If you need instructions on repair or caring for other parts of the car, you should visit the Car Repair section.