W124 replacing wing mirrors

[tim124]

Hi, how easy (or difficult) is it to replace just the mirror-glass in W124 (E280, 1996) wing mirrors? Mine are scratched and are causing 'flaring' of headlights at night (not good).
Thanks.

 

[d w124]

They clip on the inside on the motor so my advice is to open the mirror saving braking anything
The easy way is just get the mirror glass and glue on your one but that`s only the cheap and not so cheerful way

 

[Some guy on the internet]

They clip on the inside on the motor so my advice is to open the mirror saving braking anything
The easy way is just get the mirror glass and glue on your one but that`s only the cheap and not so cheerful way

That's just silly!

The mirror glass will pop out if you pry it gently from the bottom edge. Best to do it with a broad bladed knife to spread the load. That takes three seconds.

I think your car will have electric mirrors on both sides. To install a replacement mirror simply plug it in, locate the round ball over the hole & with a cloth between the mirror & the palm of your hand firmly press it home. Once it's in you can move it by hand to situate it. That takes about 15 seconds.

 

[d w124]

That's just silly!

I stand by my comment ^ Cheap and not so cherful :lol:

 

[Some guy on the internet]

d w14,

Have you ever taken a W124 mirror glass off & replaced it?

 

[d w124]

d w14,

Have you ever taken a W124 mirror glass off & replaced it?

That would be my hand holding the frame

I know is very simple for you considering you do it for a living


PS:Tried replying to your pm the other day but your inbox was full

 

[Some guy on the internet]

My inbox?

BTW, it's not necessary to remove the mirror from the door to replace the glass!

 

[d w124]

My inbox?At the Official

BTW, it's not necessary to remove the mirror from the door to replace the glass!

I know you don`t have to remove the mirror in order to change the glass,I only said my advice is to do so,saves the first timers from breaking anything

 

[brianbrian]

Does it matter if the glass breaks taking it out, he is replacing it any way silly. Hope this helps

 

[syncropaddy]

Does it matter if the glass breaks taking it out, he is replacing it any way silly. Hope this helps

Yes it does matter .... seven years bad luck

Hope this helps

 

[SilverSaloon]

done it a few times... its easy to do and will pry off, but the word for the day is "CAREFUL".

take you time and make sure its all clipped back in and it will be fine