My auto dimming rear view mirror with compass has died and I have purchased a used onefor a replacement.Before I go out and tackle the install blind, I wanted to post here and see if anyone has done the job themselves and if there are any helpful hints to make the removal andinstall faster or less painless. Thanks for any advice!!

 

I haven't done it but I watched the windscreen guy do it, the plastic shroud around the back of the mirror just unclips, the actual mount is glued onto the glass and the mirror simply slots down into it. It slides up to remove then you can disconnect the wiring.
Pretty straight forward good luck!

 

mission complete! This was a really easy job, I didn't realize there was a metalmount pre-glued on, I thought I was going to be removing and regluing the mirror. I know a lot of poeple gripe about the design of these mirrors and high replacement costs. I got my mirror used, but fully functional, with compass module for 40 dollars shipped...easy, quick, and cost effective!

 

My 2000 stype had a rear view mirror with compass.
I just got a 2005 Stype R and the mirror doesn't? You're post here says ur stype R does?
I don't have Nav, but was the compass an option?

Thanx.

 

I have NAV but no compass, probably an option.

 

My rear view mirror is auto dimming, etc but no compass. Does anyone know where to get one (OEM)? I miss the compass.

 

Replaced the mirror last night and on my model, the mirror slides down not up to remove. Bought a used one on Ebay for $100.00. Dealer quoted $550.00!

 

where did you buy your mirror?

 

Got mine from e-bay too (OEM), slide-down type mount, piece of cake.
R&R, rezone it for east coast, drive in 2 or 3 circles to calibrate, done.