how to disassemble rear view mirror on e46??

summit425 · 04-07-2009, 07:37 PM

how to disassemble rear view mirror on e46??

It stucks to the front window and I have no idea how to take them out..

Also which matrials do I need to use in order to attach it back to the wind shield??

cityjohn · 04-08-2009, 04:24 AM

The plastic housing surrounding the base cracks open like an oyster. Then you turn the mirror base against the glass 90 degrees counterclockwise and the mirror will pop right off. Installation is the reverse.

Darkoz · 04-08-2009, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by summit425

how to disassemble rear view mirror on e46??

It stucks to the front window and I have no idea how to take them out..

Also which matrials do I need to use in order to attach it back to the wind shield??

The part that is actually fixed to the windscreen does not come off, it stays on the windscreen while the mirror housing itself comes off.
Procedure to remove it is as cityjohn explained.

Although if your mirror is has no electronics then the mirror base is most probably just one piece and doesn't come apart so no need to crack anything open, just turn counter clockwise and it will disconnect from the part that is stuck to the windscreen.

MitchSF · 04-08-2009, 06:35 AM

Here is the BMW TIS:
http://www.bigpatsfans.com/mirror/pi..._%2016_060.pdf

The mirror should be snapped off by pressing, rather than turning. Read the TIS to see what type you have and then follow the correct procedure for removal.

Darkoz · 04-08-2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitchSF

Here is the BMW TIS:
http://www.bigpatsfans.com/mirror/pi..._%2016_060.pdf

The mirror should be snapped off by pressing, rather than turning. Read the TIS to see what type you have and then follow the correct procedure for removal.

Interesting, learnt something new, thanks.

summit425 · 04-08-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitchSF

Here is the BMW TIS:
http://www.bigpatsfans.com/mirror/pi..._%2016_060.pdf

The mirror should be snapped off by pressing, rather than turning. Read the TIS to see what type you have and then follow the correct procedure for removal.

thank you very much!!!!!!!!! this helps so much

cabe01 · 10-28-2010, 01:07 PM

Related question: if I don't need to remove the whole mirror, but just need to take the front plate off (the part with the mirror on it), does it just pop off? My V1 is mounted inside the mirror casing, but whatever adhesive kept the plate pressed against the mirror has come off and now I can't tell if the signals are in front or behind me. If you need a picture to see what I'm talking about, just ask. Thanks.

EDIT: just in case, I drive a e46 M3 with the rain sensor mirror.

I realize I'm reviving a very old thread, but I would rather archive related information in the same thread rather than start a new one.

drawz · 02-11-2013, 08:04 AM

Sorry for bumping å verry old post. But is it possible to remove the part that sticks to the windshield?

paraklas · 02-11-2013, 08:24 AM

^Yes, companies that change windshields do that. They re-attach it with a special type of glue if I remember well that dries with UV

04-07-2009, 07:37 PM	#1
summit425 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,049 My Ride: E46 AW 323Ci View My Garage	how to disassemble rear view mirror on e46?? how to disassemble rear view mirror on e46?? It stucks to the front window and I have no idea how to take them out.. Also which matrials do I need to use in order to attach it back to the wind shield??

04-08-2009, 04:24 AM	#2
cityjohn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,685 My Ride: 2001 M3 View My Garage	The plastic housing surrounding the base cracks open like an oyster. Then you turn the mirror base against the glass 90 degrees counterclockwise and the mirror will pop right off. Installation is the reverse. __________________

04-08-2009, 06:35 AM	#4
MitchSF Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 279 My Ride: 11 M3 DCT View My Garage	Here is the BMW TIS: http://www.bigpatsfans.com/mirror/pi..._%2016_060.pdf The mirror should be snapped off by pressing, rather than turning. Read the TIS to see what type you have and then follow the correct procedure for removal. Last edited by MitchSF; 04-08-2009 at 06:39 AM.

10-28-2010, 01:07 PM	#7
cabe01 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Haymarket Posts: 111 My Ride: 05 M3 SMG View My Garage	Related question: if I don't need to remove the whole mirror, but just need to take the front plate off (the part with the mirror on it), does it just pop off? My V1 is mounted inside the mirror casing, but whatever adhesive kept the plate pressed against the mirror has come off and now I can't tell if the signals are in front or behind me. If you need a picture to see what I'm talking about, just ask. Thanks. EDIT: just in case, I drive a e46 M3 with the rain sensor mirror. I realize I'm reviving a very old thread, but I would rather archive related information in the same thread rather than start a new one. Last edited by cabe01; 10-28-2010 at 01:11 PM.

02-11-2013, 08:04 AM	#8
drawz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 121 My Ride: BMW 3-series 325 View My Garage	Sorry for bumping å verry old post. But is it possible to remove the part that sticks to the windshield? Last edited by drawz; 02-11-2013 at 08:04 AM.

02-11-2013, 08:24 AM	#9
paraklas OEM ///Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cyprus Posts: 5,440 My Ride: ESS TS2 320ci View My Garage	^Yes, companies that change windshields do that. They re-attach it with a special type of glue if I remember well that dries with UV __________________

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