1996 XJ rearview mirror removal?
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06-25-2010, 10:15 AM
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1996 XJ rearview mirror removal?
My dad has a 96 XJ6 and the rearview mirror is completely shot. I bought a generic replacement at autozone that is more than adequate. anyway, my plan is to cut the power wire going to the mirror and just cap it off.
THE PROBLEM: how do i get the existing stock mirror off???? i am mechanically inclined for certain but i am a detail guy and i am always cautious. i don't want to risk cracking the windshield. can someone please tell me how to remove this thing? there are no set screws. i tried lifting the tab on the back to no avail. i also thought the two rectangular provisions might have tabs in them, but it was just soft metal. any help would be appreciated.
THE PROBLEM: how do i get the existing stock mirror off???? i am mechanically inclined for certain but i am a detail guy and i am always cautious. i don't want to risk cracking the windshield. can someone please tell me how to remove this thing? there are no set screws. i tried lifting the tab on the back to no avail. i also thought the two rectangular provisions might have tabs in them, but it was just soft metal. any help would be appreciated.
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06-25-2010, 10:53 AM
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05-18-2013, 05:03 PM
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05-20-2013, 12:49 PM
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Mine's a 95 VDP, and you twist, either way - it is held on by a triangular-shaped spring-wire captured in a cylinder and spread by a cam affixed to the windscreen
One or two screws to drop the ovhd console and you can unplug it and remove it without cutting wires- there is a guy in the DFW area that can repair them - was going to take mine by a month or two ago but had a change in work and some family issues and haven't had a chance yet...but you can ship to him and he returns it.
Open your armrest/console lid first, so you don't lean on it to remove the ovhd and thus have to effect a repair on your cupholder.....(like I did)
One or two screws to drop the ovhd console and you can unplug it and remove it without cutting wires- there is a guy in the DFW area that can repair them - was going to take mine by a month or two ago but had a change in work and some family issues and haven't had a chance yet...but you can ship to him and he returns it.
Open your armrest/console lid first, so you don't lean on it to remove the ovhd and thus have to effect a repair on your cupholder.....(like I did)
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06-01-2013, 02:56 PM
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