Mirror, external, remove and install

# Mirror, exterior, remove and install.

Remove battery negative lead. |
Pull plastic cover on inside of door, by mirror, inwards to release. |
NOTE: Even if car is not fitted with HiFi system, tweeter wiring is present in doors. This wiring is not hooked up to the stereo. |

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HiFi System:

Pry door mounted tweeter off door by placing a screw driver approximately 3cm above the tweeter. |
Disconnect wiring and place aside. |

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All:

Disconnect electrical connector. |
Unscrew two 8 mm retaining bolts, unplug wiring and remove mirror. |
Pull wiring through hole in door and remove mirror. |

### Installation:

Thread wire connector through rectangular hole in door. |
Ensure correct seating of rubber gasket |

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Replacing glass:

Insert a small screwdriver into the hole in the center bottom of housing, and rotate the retaining ring. |
Photo shows rear of glass. Rotating ring counter clockwise unlocks it, clockwise locks it. |
Remove glass and disconnect wires if mirror is heated. |

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson