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Myami 02-28-2020 11:07 AM

Question re: Replacing Rear View Mirror in '84 Carrera
 
Hey Pelicans:

Hoping this will be an easy one.

If I would like to replace the rear view mirror in my 84 Carrera, can I just replace the mirror portion of the setup or will I need a new base as well?

Thanks in advance!

4flyboy 02-28-2020 12:02 PM

I replaced mine several years ago Myami.

It slips in and out of a half-round shoe. Be careful to source the correct mirror for the existing base......that base is glued to the point that I couldn't remove it without risking the windshield itself.

It's easy, just don't pry or force anything. Our old windshields can be brittle.

Myami 02-28-2020 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4flyboy (Post 10767363)
I replaced mine several years ago Myami.

It slips in and out of a half-round shoe. Be careful to source the correct mirror for the existing base......that base is glued to the point that I couldn't remove it without risking the windshield itself.

It's easy, just don't pry or force anything. Our old windshields can be brittle.

Thank you very much! Any tricks to getting the old mirror out of its base? Any tools needed?

4flyboy 02-28-2020 12:21 PM

Let me go take a look, it's been a long time.....standby

4flyboy 02-28-2020 12:38 PM

My '84 mirror
 
Here you go, slides straight up towards the headliner.....again, be careful not to put any angular pressure on the glass.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1582925782.jpg

4flyboy 02-28-2020 12:39 PM

If it sticks, and it may since its been there a long time. Maybe a bit of WD-40 and tap it gently. It'll come off.

4flyboy 02-28-2020 12:41 PM

Here's another shot.....good luck, Scott

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1582926057.jpg

Myami 02-28-2020 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4flyboy (Post 10767432)
If it sticks, and it may since its been there a long time. Maybe a bit of WD-40 and tap it gently. It'll come off.

Thank you, Scott! Love this place. And glad I can keep the base as I know how hard/well they are stuck to the glass. :cool:


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