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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!

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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.
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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?
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Let me go take a look, it's been a long time.....standby
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My '84 mirror

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

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

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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.

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