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very simple, I just replaced my driver's side(left here in US) mirror with an atmospheric one that has a blind spot eliminator.
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The mirror housing itself is connected using three screws (one of which is hidden pretty well).
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very simple, I just replaced my driver's side(left here in US) mirror with an atmospheric one that has a blind spot eliminator.
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The mirror housing itself is connected using three screws (one of which is hidden pretty well).
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi Guys, Can abyone help me on how to remove the mirror glass from the external rear view mirrors. I have smashed one & need to replace it. Thanks

POST 2Original post

very simple, I just replaced my driver's side(left here in US) mirror with an atmospheric one that has a blind spot eliminator. I simply turned off the car gently wedged my fingers between the glass and the housing and gave it a yank. Don't pull too hard because there are two wires that connect to the back of mirror. The mirror will seperate and then unlug the wires. I unplugged one wire and plugged it into the new mirror and then did the second wire so I wouldn't get them backwards. Once both are plugged in just push the new mirror into place. No tools required. I might wear gloves if there is broken glass. http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=99673103502and99673103602

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so what does the back of the mirror look like? its not flat i assume..

POST 4Original post

actually, they are flat. the "Aspheric" part comes from the part of the glass that has a different aspect ratio on it. look at this page. Asperic Mirrors

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i knew that, but just wasnt sure how the actual glass connects inside the mirror housing. but looking at that sire its obvious now.

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The mirror housing itself is connected using three screws (one of which is hidden pretty well). The mirror itself is connected by two wires (which I believe are for grounding) and a clip on the far side of the housing relative to the car. To remove the mirror you just simply pull it out by pulling the side furthest from the car's A-pillar. The mirror's backing has a circular like clip pattern that goes around the mirrors circular platform to move it.

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