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Removing The Rear View Mirror
boxofrabbits - February 1st, 2006 at 04:19 PM

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 - February 1st, 2006 at 05:52 PM

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

[ Edited on 1-2-2006 by boxofrabbits ]


helbus - February 1st, 2006 at 10:47 PM

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.


killakornkobb - February 5th, 2006 at 12:15 PM

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