Mirror Glass

Captain Awesome · 11-05-2019, 05:10 AM

Also, on another note Guys. Regards F32 / F33.

Does anyone know how to get the mirror glass out of the housing without breaking it?

(In need to replace the motor)

montr · 11-05-2019, 06:42 AM

Check for instructions on https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/

IAmATeaf · 11-05-2019, 01:48 PM

Be careful, if it’s an auto dim mirror then they cost mega bucks and a few have posted here after breaking it.

VWAudi2BMW · 11-05-2019, 02:02 PM

I took mine out, very carefully, and it broke... Mine is auto dim / dip model and the best price non-used was about $400. Be careful!! It is in there really, really well. It should be easier to detach than it was so it does not crack.

mlev · 11-05-2019, 02:17 PM

I was able to pop mine out pretty easily quite a few times. You just need a plastic trim pry tool. Angle the mirror(s) all the way up first, and then pry from the bottom out. When you angle them up, it creates a gap at the bottom and makes this easier. Youtube videos help as well

VWAudi2BMW · 11-05-2019, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mlev

I was able to pop mine out pretty easily quite a few times. You just need a plastic trim pry tool. Angle the mirror(s) all the way up first, and then pry from the bottom out. When you angle them up, it creates a gap at the bottom and makes this easier. Youtube videos help as well

I have a full trim removal set and did the same. Mine was really in there. My auto dim version has a big circle on the back with many plastic pieces that insert. The middle part came loose pretty quick. It was the left and right sides of the circle that were pretty stuck. This put a lot of pressure on the glass and was why it eventually cracked.

Maybe the non-dimming are easier? I have done a lot of trim work in the past, and have never had the issues I had with the mirror.

ImBlue · 11-05-2019, 03:59 PM

I was able to remove my auto dim mirror twice without cracking them...both driver and passenger. Kies Motorsports video explains how I did it but I used a wider trim removal tool

mlev · 11-06-2019, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by VWAudi2BMW

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Originally Posted by mlev

I was able to pop mine out pretty easily quite a few times. You just need a plastic trim pry tool. Angle the mirror(s) all the way up first, and then pry from the bottom out. When you angle them up, it creates a gap at the bottom and makes this easier. Youtube videos help as well

I have a full trim removal set and did the same. Mine was really in there. My auto dim version has a big circle on the back with many plastic pieces that insert. The middle part came loose pretty quick. It was the left and right sides of the circle that were pretty stuck. This put a lot of pressure on the glass and was why it eventually cracked.

Maybe the non-dimming are easier? I have done a lot of trim work in the past, and have never had the issues I had with the mirror.

Mine are auto dimming and heated as well. One wiring harness insert, and two other separate wire inserts on the back of the mirror. Maybe climate plays a role.

1QuikWS6 · 11-06-2019, 04:58 AM

Had the glass off on my auto dim/heated multiple times as well with no breakage

Important when using plastic pry tool to pry under edge of glass at center directly under motor ONLY - do not pry at outward edges of glass

IK6SPEED · 11-06-2019, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Had the glass off on my auto dim/heated multiple times as well with no breakage

Important when using plastic pry tool to pry under edge of glass at center directly under motor ONLY - do not pry at outward edges of glass

And a LARGE surface area to distribute the force.

Billfitz · 11-06-2019, 11:16 AM

There's no need to remove the glass to get the cover off. Use a pair of trim removal wedges and it will easily pop off.

VWAudi2BMW · 11-06-2019, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mlev

Mine are auto dimming and heated as well. One wiring harness insert, and two other separate wire inserts on the back of the mirror. Maybe climate plays a role.

Baby it's cold outside down here in the North San Diego Coast

Seems like some are just in there more than others. That was the video I used, which was very helpful. I guess he was right that many will still break even when following that procedure. Luck of the draw I guess. Good to know she was built well

XxThe_RemedyXx · 11-06-2019, 02:06 PM

I JUST removed my mirror caps to replace them. I didn't have to remove the glass at all. I heated the entire mirror first with a heat gun and slid an old credit card up from the middle of the mirror caps and worked side to side. They popped right off and no broken tabs. Don't mess with the glass, not worth it.

IK6SPEED · 11-06-2019, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

There's no need to remove the glass to get the cover off. Use a pair of trim removal wedges and it will easily pop off.

Often breaking the clips....

kingmonkey8 · 11-07-2019, 09:04 AM

Use a plastic pry tool on the centre top or bottom and not the outer edges. There is less support from the backing plate on the outer edges and you can crack the glass.
Also I would slide some paper between or mask off the plastic surround trim as when you pry the glass can scape the surround plastic paint.

RGM330i · 11-07-2019, 02:01 PM

I removed both mirrors to put on M caps. I used the plastic trim removal tool as a few others have said. It was quite easy with no issues.

Palantir · 11-11-2019, 08:53 PM

Got these a year ago because of the wide angle. Very cheap but very good quality. They are heated but not dimming. Cant say I miss the auto-dimming option of the oem mirrors. Still have the originals in perfect shape but would not put them back on. I just love the wide view . In case you broke a mirror , these could make a great temp/permanent replacement.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/329094...o1573526519503

11-05-2019, 05:10 AM	#1
Captain Awesome New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 435d F33 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mirror Glass Also, on another note Guys. Regards F32 / F33. Does anyone know how to get the mirror glass out of the housing without breaking it? (In need to replace the motor)
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11-05-2019, 06:42 AM	#2
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VWAudi2BMW Second Lieutenant 133 Rep 252 Posts Drives: i4 M550i Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	I took mine out, very carefully, and it broke... Mine is auto dim / dip model and the best price non-used was about $400. Be careful!! It is in there really, really well. It should be easier to detach than it was so it does not crack.
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mlev Lieutenant 371 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	I was able to pop mine out pretty easily quite a few times. You just need a plastic trim pry tool. Angle the mirror(s) all the way up first, and then pry from the bottom out. When you angle them up, it creates a gap at the bottom and makes this easier. Youtube videos help as well
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11-06-2019, 11:16 AM	#11
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8313 Rep 16,195 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	There's no need to remove the glass to get the cover off. Use a pair of trim removal wedges and it will easily pop off.
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11-06-2019, 02:06 PM	#13
XxThe_RemedyXx Colonel 967 Rep 2,664 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	I JUST removed my mirror caps to replace them. I didn't have to remove the glass at all. I heated the entire mirror first with a heat gun and slid an old credit card up from the middle of the mirror caps and worked side to side. They popped right off and no broken tabs. Don't mess with the glass, not worth it. __________________ 2016 340i xDrive - BM3 Stage 2 93 OTS - xHP Transmission Sutphin Custom Tune - B58TU HPFP - Bilstein B14 - VRSF Catless DP - Kyostar CAI - Dinan Midpipe
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kingmonkey8 Lieutenant 81 Rep 552 Posts Drives: BMW 428i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Use a plastic pry tool on the centre top or bottom and not the outer edges. There is less support from the backing plate on the outer edges and you can crack the glass. Also I would slide some paper between or mask off the plastic surround trim as when you pry the glass can scape the surround plastic paint.
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RGM330i Private First Class 88 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW 228i Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida, iTrader: (0)	I removed both mirrors to put on M caps. I used the plastic trim removal tool as a few others have said. It was quite easy with no issues.
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11-11-2019, 08:53 PM	#17
Palantir Second Lieutenant 219 Rep 209 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Got these a year ago because of the wide angle. Very cheap but very good quality. They are heated but not dimming. Cant say I miss the auto-dimming option of the oem mirrors. Still have the originals in perfect shape but would not put them back on. I just love the wide view . In case you broke a mirror , these could make a great temp/permanent replacement. https://m.aliexpress.com/item/329094...o1573526519503
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