Rearviw mirror removal suggestions please for 2005 GT<<<TIA>>>

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PJ - 17 Sep 2006 15:43 GMT

I just purchased a replacement rearview mirror with Auto-dimming,
Temp, Compass. Anyone know how to safely remove the factory rearview?

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scott and barb - 18 Sep 2006 00:51 GMT

Can heat with an iron from the outside of the window,dont know how safe it
is though.

> I just purchased a replacement rearview mirror with Auto-dimming,
> Temp, Compass. Anyone know how to safely remove the factory rearview?

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Mark Henry - 18 Sep 2006 01:42 GMT

> I just purchased a replacement rearview mirror with Auto-dimming,
> Temp, Compass. Anyone know how to safely remove the factory rearview?

PJ,

Your replacement mirror should mount to the existing plate glued to the
windshield. Your stock mirror comes off with a small allen head screw -
just loosen that and then slide the mirror up towards the roof and it
will slip off the mount that's glued to the windshield. Your replacement
will slide back on in reverse. Not sure about the siring, but assume
that it's a stock connector hidden in the headliner light box.

mark h

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PJ - 18 Sep 2006 13:07 GMT

Cool, where is that set screw? I assume on the top of the bracket in
that wavy-style hole? I looked around a bit but can't find it???
Thanks agin for sure!

>> I just purchased a replacement rearview mirror with Auto-dimming,
>> Temp, Compass. Anyone know how to safely remove the factory rearview?
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>mark h

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joe@aol.com - 19 Sep 2006 19:09 GMT

there is no screw on the newer ones. it is a breakaway mirror in case
you smack it with your head in an accident. i hear if you can heat the
glue enough and get it off the glass, you can smack the mount with a
hammer and it will fly off. i don't know how you would put the new one
on the old clip thoughm they probably snap back in with pressure..
perhaps you could stop at an A-1 glass company and have them do it at
a small fee.

>Cool, where is that set screw? I assume on the top of the bracket in
>that wavy-style hole? I looked around a bit but can't find it???
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>>mark h

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PJ - 19 Sep 2006 19:14 GMT

The replacement mirror is said to fit on the factory mount so I surely
don't want to mess with that. Someone else mentioned that you use a
small screww driver underneath the mount and pull upward. I think I
will try that.

>there is no screw on the newer ones. it is a breakaway mirror in case
>you smack it with your head in an accident. i hear if you can heat the
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>>>mark h

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