Skull cap mirror cover replacement

[10coupe]

Hi All,

I bought myself a pair of chrome covers to replace the body colour ones - Before I attempt to change them over is there a particular technique for removal / fitting?

Many thanks

[pab]

Start on the joint of the under side of the mirror. Use an old credit card or plastic spatula for leveridge..

[Roverite]

Originally Posted by pab

Start on the joint of the under side of the mirror. Use an old credit card or plastic spatula for leveridge..

I actually found the opposite was true, at least for me. The covers have plastic hooks at the bottom edge that drop into the adjacent slots in the inner casing. The top (& sides) are then fed in until the 'lips' click into place. The opposite of this for removal, is to start at the top outer edge, with a credit card or a thin plastic spatula, gradually moving round until the top is free and then unhook the bottom.

The first time you do it, it will seem daunting while flexing the old hard plastic cover, but the next one will be easy. As you have new ones, and replacing them is easier, you don't have to worry too much about your old ones.

I ran some silicon grease around the edge of the new covers, to help fitting and to form a waterproof seal. Also, take the opportunity to put a drop of oil on the 'ball joint' at the base, whilst the cover is off. It makes folding the mirror inwards much easier.

Roverite.

[10coupe]

Thanks both, - that sounds a good idea to lubricate the ball joint and I like the idea of a waterproof seal also

Many thanks

Neal