Removing The Rear View Mirror

boxofrabbits Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 1 Feb 2006, 4:19 pm

#452715

Does anybody know of the easiest way to remove the plastic rear view mirror from a late type 3 (72)?

I'm a 'woops it came apart in my hands' person and don't want to attack it without asking.

Cheers

Nick

boxofrabbits Seriously Crusin Dubber

145 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 1 Feb 2006, 5:52 pm

#452751

hmm just tried that and it won't budge at all

[ Edited on 1-2-2006 by boxofrabbits ]

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 1 Feb 2006, 10:47 pm

#452878

I pulled one ot of a type 3 and the one I got was the same as a beetle or Bus one. Grabbed the shaft just above the mirror itself and gave it a good yank. They are designed to pop out if pushed forwards. The only prob with yanking it forwards is that the windscreen is in the way. It is a bloody strong clip.
Twisting it is a little precarious as the headliner can be a bit stuck to it and grip and wrinkle as it is twisted.

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killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 5 Feb 2006, 12:15 pm

#453686

as helbus said they yank out easy enough.. thats how i did my 2

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