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ska///235i · 07-03-2014, 05:39 PM

DIY oem CF M Performance mirrors
time: approx. 30 minutes
Difficulty: easy

Tools needed:
trim removal tools
T10 torx
long nose pliers
towel & painters tape

1) use a small trim tool to lift the corner of the mirror (just enough to slip your fingers in there)
2) with your fingers in...slowly and gently pull the mirror cap off (you shouldn't have to use much force. Use the same amount of force as you would rip a shipping cardboard box)
3) move your mirror position down (facing the ground)
4) now use the wider trim tool and slip inside the housing, then pry the mirror glass off (again, you shouldn't have to use much force. Same energy as prying out a nail). There's two clips on top and two clips at bottom. Ones you pry the top loose, you can wiggle the bottom off.
4a) you can use a towel and tape to hold the mirror glass

5) test fit your CF mirrors, the bottom should go in first.
6) remove the tabs with the long nose plier (this is where the new screws go into). bent it and pull it out with the pliers.
7) now install the cf mirrors with the screws/washers (t10 torx)
8) the reinstall the glass just line it up and press in by corner to corner (push left upper corner with right lower corner)

Done

Delnari · 07-03-2014, 07:30 PM

Best mirror cap replacement thread on this forum yet! Very nice job.

ska///235i · 07-04-2014, 06:15 AM

NP

Greenkirby21 · 07-04-2014, 11:08 PM

great job! should be useful for many!

DanG · 07-04-2014, 11:51 PM

Thanks for posting this. First real DIY on the M Performance mirror caps.

mikeyymonster · 12-27-2014, 04:25 PM

I just used this guide to install my IND body painted mirror caps and it was a life saver! I wanted to clarify a few points in case anyone else uses this. If you are installing ONLY the IND mirror caps (not the cf ones) you only need to perform steps 1 and 2. If you are installing the carbon fiber ones, then you have to do all steps as you have to screw those on. Do yourself a favor and get a trim remover tool I tried to do it at first without one and it hurt pretty badly! Another tip, as you're trying to pry the cap off, use your body and press up against the bottom of the sideview mirror while you pull the cap from the top.

Thanks OP for the guide.

07-03-2014, 05:39 PM	#1
ska///235i ***** noob 1366 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	DIY oem CF M Performance mirrors time: approx. 30 minutes Difficulty: easy Tools needed: trim removal tools T10 torx long nose pliers towel & painters tape 1) use a small trim tool to lift the corner of the mirror (just enough to slip your fingers in there) 2) with your fingers in...slowly and gently pull the mirror cap off (you shouldn't have to use much force. Use the same amount of force as you would rip a shipping cardboard box) 3) move your mirror position down (facing the ground) 4) now use the wider trim tool and slip inside the housing, then pry the mirror glass off (again, you shouldn't have to use much force. Same energy as prying out a nail). There's two clips on top and two clips at bottom. Ones you pry the top loose, you can wiggle the bottom off. 4a) you can use a towel and tape to hold the mirror glass 5) test fit your CF mirrors, the bottom should go in first. 6) remove the tabs with the long nose plier (this is where the new screws go into). bent it and pull it out with the pliers. 7) now install the cf mirrors with the screws/washers (t10 torx) 8) the reinstall the glass just line it up and press in by corner to corner (push left upper corner with right lower corner) Done Attached Images Last edited by ska///235i; 07-03-2014 at 05:46 PM..
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07-03-2014, 07:30 PM	#2
Delnari Major 255 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2014 MG F22 Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (2)	Best mirror cap replacement thread on this forum yet! Very nice job.
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07-04-2014, 06:15 AM	#3
ska///235i ***** noob 1366 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	NP __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 313 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	great job! should be useful for many! __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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07-04-2014, 11:51 PM	#5
DanG Major General 10569 Rep 6,917 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	Thanks for posting this. First real DIY on the M Performance mirror caps.
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12-27-2014, 04:25 PM	#6
mikeyymonster Major 526 Rep 1,078 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (6)	I just used this guide to install my IND body painted mirror caps and it was a life saver! I wanted to clarify a few points in case anyone else uses this. If you are installing ONLY the IND mirror caps (not the cf ones) you only need to perform steps 1 and 2. If you are installing the carbon fiber ones, then you have to do all steps as you have to screw those on. Do yourself a favor and get a trim remover tool I tried to do it at first without one and it hurt pretty badly! Another tip, as you're trying to pry the cap off, use your body and press up against the bottom of the sideview mirror while you pull the cap from the top. Thanks OP for the guide.
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