| Author | Message | ||
     Steve Abbott (S_abbott) New Member Username: S_abbott Post Number: 4 Registered: 06-2003 |
My drivers side mirror is loose. I have tried to tighten it 2x so its not the connection to the vehicle is the actual mirror. Can the unit be opened to tighten the mirror. During my 5 minute inspection after I removed it from my Rover I could not figure it out. Thanks for the help in advance! | ||
| Peter Carey (Dontbesoserious) New Member Username: Dontbesoserious Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2003 |
Steve, Do you mean the mirror itself is loose in its housing? The mirror should pop out if you pry it from the outside edge. It is held in by 4 clips, if those are broken your mirror will be loose and need replacing.  See the right one, NOT the left one which was epoxied onto the base. pwc | ||
| Steve Abbott (S_abbott) New Member Username: S_abbott Post Number: 5 Registered: 06-2003 |
Thanks Peter! I am going to pop it out to see if one of the clips was broken or loose - great pictures btw! Thanks again! PS - if I pop it out will I break the clips? Also is the replacement of the mirror a dealer ordered item or is there a better place to order from? Again thanks a ton - from a new Rover owner who is loving his purchase. | ||
| Peter Carey (Dontbesoserious) New Member Username: Dontbesoserious Post Number: 2 Registered: 07-2003 |
Steve, It *shouldn't* break the clips (white ones on the circle) as this is the instructions for replacement from the shop manual. Use a screw driver, be gentle. You can get them used, although the one on the left in the photo was such a purchase. The place I bought it from, www.northwestparts.com, promptly sent me a replacement no questions asked. I've also had some luck with roversland.com which mainly sells on eBay. They part out a number of cars and can probably locate something for you at less than dealer cost. good luck! pwc | ||
| Steve Abbott (S_abbott) New Member Username: S_abbott Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2003 |
Peter - I poped it out (didnt break  When you say "clips" do you mean the white clips that actually "move" the mirror? I'll take a pic of it tonight trying to pay close attention to the area I am talking about. Also - would those be replaceable? How much was the mirror you bought from northwestparts.com maybe it would just be easier to go that route. Thanks again! Steve |
