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    Default Mirror removal on 2013 ST limited

    Is the mirror removal process the same as it is on the RT's as demonstrated here:


    Or is it different?? Thanks for your help!!!
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    Default WELLLLLLL NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT

    [QUOTE=ARCTIC;1248055]Is the mirror removal process the same as it is on the RT's as demonstrated here:


    Or is it different?? Thanks for your help....................No they are not the same style or mounting type ......... Sooooooooooo Only if you have modified your ST to have RT mirrors .......... I looked into this because I wanted to do Magnets for mounting the ST mirrors ....NOT GONNA HAPPEN . ........... Mike

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    Ok. So how do I remove them???
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    [QUOTE=BLUEKNIGHT911;1248068]
    Quote Originally Posted by ARCTIC View Post
    Is the mirror removal process the same as it is on the RT's as demonstrated here:


    Or is it different?? Thanks for your help....................No they are not the same style or mounting type ......... Sooooooooooo Only if you have modified your ST to have RT mirrors .......... I looked into this because I wanted to do Magnets for mounting the ST mirrors ....NOT GONNA HAPPEN . ........... Mike
    Actually mine were kind of the same on my '13STL (not sure why ?)
    first & foremost proceed with caution! the wind deflectors have bolts that go into the mirror & body panel tho, I did also brake one spring clip by not putting back on correctly
    trained tech & White lithium grease helps.
    Made me not want to try pulling them off again. PITA
    Fyi my last attempt was December 2015
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    Default REMOVAL

    Quote Originally Posted by ARCTIC View Post
    Ok. So how do I remove them???
    I can't say exactly so I won't try ..... all of the aftermarket Parts sellers have PARTS Fiches' you can look at and see in advance exactly what pieces are involved and how they go together ..... If you plan to do much maintenance I would get a Green Manual ( or similar ) from on-line source ( $22-25 ) ....... Mike

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    Default ST mirrors

    Several screws under and behind. Remove those, and the plastic covers, and once all fasteners are removed, they snap off like RT mirrors. A bit more convoluted, but easy enough. Take your time, remove all fasteners.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    I can't say exactly so I won't try ..... all of the aftermarket Parts sellers have PARTS Fiches' you can look at and see in advance exactly what pieces are involved and how they go together ..... If you plan to do much maintenance I would get a Green Manual ( or similar ) from on-line source ( $22-25 ) ....... Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by cptjam View Post
    Several screws under and behind. Remove those, and the plastic covers, and once all fasteners are removed, they snap off like RT mirrors. A bit more convoluted, but easy enough. Take your time, remove all fasteners.
    That is a good idea. I'll look at the microfiche and see what it looks like. Gotta get it popped off tomorrow. Maybe I can fish the brake line out of there without removing the mirror??
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    Like mentioned above,
    Remove the two screws at the bottom of the mirror
    Remove the clear deflector
    Then pop off the lower black plastic cover
    Then remove the now exposed outer most edge Torx screw
    Now pull off upper black plastic cover
    Now, with the palm of your hand smack upward on the on the mirror assembly, that will dislodge the 2 lower most attaching points
    Now slide the whole mirror upward off the top locating lug.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GearHd View Post
    Like mentioned above,
    Remove the two screws at the bottom of the mirror
    Remove the clear deflector
    Then pop off the lower black plastic cover
    Then remove the now exposed outer most edge Torx screw
    Now pull off upper black plastic cover
    Now, with the palm of your hand smack upward on the on the mirror assembly, that will dislodge the 2 lower most attaching points
    Now slide the whole mirror upward off the top locating lug.
    Thanks!!! Appreciate it
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    Default Re-install mirror

    My RH mounting bracket broke. I've replaced it but can't seem to gain enough clearance to slide the top pin into its slot. Do I need to remove the plastic body panel above where the mirror goes? HELP PLEASE!

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    Default ST Mirror Removal and Replacement

    Here is info about the ST mirrors that I have collected over time. See the italics near the bottom of the post.

    Mirror Removal on ST
    I took the left mirror off yesterday. What a pain in the butt. It really isn't that bad except the service manual instructions are just plain wrong.

    The first step of removing the 2 allen head screws in the deflector. Remove deflector.
    Remove the bottom plastic cover.
    Remove the torx screw holding the top plastic cover and remove the cover.
    Next service manual instructions is to disconnect the signal light wire. That is wrong that is 2 steps too early and can't be done yet.
    The service manual says to push the mirror rearward well that's wrong. You need to lift the outside of the mirror to release the bottom 2 pins from the spring loaded snaps.
    When the bottom 2 pins are free lift the whole mirror assembly up to release the top pin.
    After mirror assembly is loose disconnect the signal light wire.
    Remove the base mounting plate by removing the 4 allen head screws.


    Yup the manual is way wrong.
    After you remove the deflector, the bottom and top covers... give the mirror a sharp rap straight up. Hit it from the bottom about 2-3 inches out to get some leverage. It will 'bust' loose the two bottom pins from the wire spring type sockets. It will indeed sound like its broken. Then nudge it up a bit more to release the top pin.

    When you replace it,
    1. slide the top down into the 'V' shaped slot
    2. then a firm press in on the bottom will snap the two bottom pins into the spring sockets.


    I put anti-seize on the two spring sockets (a tip from Spyderpops - Harvey) which helps them slide in and seems to make removal a bit easier. Did this on the RT mirrors and it made their removal much smoother.

    Hope this helps
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    Thanks for this info. I am getting ready to change my LH mount and was curious about the procedure to remove the mirror.
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    When you pop those two bottom pins loose, you have a very small angle of tilt available in order to slide the top pin upward and out of its slot. The top slot has three plastic tabs forming a “U” shape. They will break very easily if you pull the lower portion of the mirror too far away from where they snap out of their clips. Go slowly and move carefully.
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    All fixed, thanks for the info. Mine was nowhere near as stubborn as you described, but your instructions were on point.

    For any others who are searching for this in the future, I am attaching a pic of my broken part and the new one (broken on bottom). I don't quite understand the design of the the top pin holder. It seems like it was meant to breakaway. You can see my broken one has a big square hole.
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    Two years later, this post is still helpful...I broke my RH mirror off, same as above. I could not figure out how to snap the bottom two prongs into place. This thread and some silicone lube sealed the deal! Thanks!!
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