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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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Cool Side view mirrors bulb change

SO I WAS ABLE TO GET THE LIGHT REMOVED FROM INSIDE THE SIDE MIRROR BUT WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE BULB. I AM TRYING TO CHANGE THEM TO LED. ANYONE KNOW HOW TO GAIN ACCESS? THANKS! SEE PIC!


https://www.flickr.com/photos/93301623@N07/13384032553/
 

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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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Don't know the answer to this.

I had difficulty loading your linked pic on flickr and this could help others who do know about the X350 mirrors:

Side view mirrors bulb change-x350-mirror.jpg

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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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As far as I know they are a sealed unit and when the bulb goes you have to but the whole part including the lens. I have heard of somebody that managed to prize the lens cover off, replace the bulb and then re-glue it back on, but obviously that does have risks

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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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This is correct, but I managed to get mine off and clean/repair it and it has worked ever since (2011). One has to be very careful not to break anything !
 
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Try this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ap-pics-89503/

and you will find an article called, LED side mirror swap with pics,with pictures done by Nardoswiss and James Lewis members. It is all there.
 

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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 11:34 AM
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tHANKS FOR THE INFO GUYS! I HAD A FEELING IT WAS SEALED!
 
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