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Any hints on safely removing the mirrors?
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Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
At the 11:30 mark of Shawn Smoak's oil change video, he explains the proper way to remove the mirrors. I've done it this way a couple of times, and it works!
Pam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPeb1YqV4Gw&feature=youtu.be
Pam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPeb1YqV4Gw&feature=youtu.be
Bfromla
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SpyderAnn01
Active member
Does the mirror have a turn signal on the back of it like the RT? If it does then it will be easy to tap into that wire.
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
thx Pam but that is for RT im asking for ST mirrors
Sorry, didn't notice you had a ST. Good luck
Pam
Bfromla
Well-known member
It does its just getting access sux
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Do you have the service manual? It looks like you just remove some screws. I can't copy and paste from my Adobe or I'd do that for you.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
TURN SIGNALS
SpyderAnn is heading you in the right direction, after taking off the OEM turn signal cover you can drill a small hole in the bottom and fish the wire thru.........but you may want to re-think those turn signal LED's you are going to use.....they are hugh compared to the size of the mirror glass. IMHO a small strip of 3 LED's at the bottom is all you need to notice the turn lite.........Check BANGGOODCOM.....I have seen them for sale there .....quite in-expensive. .Remember if your are changing lanes and using your signal....you had better be able to see if a car or truck is in that lane ....and your LED is going to block that ........just a thought........Mike :thumbup::thumbup:
SpyderAnn is heading you in the right direction, after taking off the OEM turn signal cover you can drill a small hole in the bottom and fish the wire thru.........but you may want to re-think those turn signal LED's you are going to use.....they are hugh compared to the size of the mirror glass. IMHO a small strip of 3 LED's at the bottom is all you need to notice the turn lite.........Check BANGGOODCOM.....I have seen them for sale there .....quite in-expensive. .Remember if your are changing lanes and using your signal....you had better be able to see if a car or truck is in that lane ....and your LED is going to block that ........just a thought........Mike :thumbup::thumbup:
nhoj
Member
ST Mirrors
Removing the mirrors on an ST is a bit easier than on an RT but its still a Black-Art.
Read this ... http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?56797-ST-Mirrors
Removing the mirrors on an ST is a bit easier than on an RT but its still a Black-Art.
Read this ... http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?56797-ST-Mirrors
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
STS MIRRORS
:gaah: wow I just checked out the parts " fiche " for the STS mirror.......I hope the light is an LED because if not when it goes out they are $149.95 each.......It's not a bulb re-placement thing the part is a " complete unit "......Talk about DUMB...Soooooooooooo be very very careful in there. It could get very expensive :agree: ........Mike :thumbup:
:gaah: wow I just checked out the parts " fiche " for the STS mirror.......I hope the light is an LED because if not when it goes out they are $149.95 each.......It's not a bulb re-placement thing the part is a " complete unit "......Talk about DUMB...Soooooooooooo be very very careful in there. It could get very expensive :agree: ........Mike :thumbup:
Bfromla
Well-known member
This is quite helpfull thanks:thumbup::thumbup: & shout out to Flamewinger:firstplace: for the extra help. :yes: Will tackel in afternoon & post update.
Flamewinger
New member
I did something similar. I got some of these
from TridLED.com - and after removing the mirror, I used the extra connector to power the LED strips I added to the top edge of the mirror. If you can do a tiny solder connection then just tap into the wires in the mirror. Just don't add too much or too little. I have had to add another set of strips to the side of the tail light so my turn signals can be seen from the side and to add more electrical load to the system because I replaced the rear turn signals to LEDs and the load resistor that came with the kit didn't work to good. My blinkers got faster. So adding more LEDs slowed them down.
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Mirror removal on 2015 ST
Very late reply to this thread, but it might help someone in the future. I just removed my right side mirror in order to remove the upper body panel.
I recommend that you first remove the two piece mirror "shell" by removing 2 screws on the lower shell and 1 screw on the upper shell. The 2 lower screws also retain the wind deflector if you have that feature. After removing the 2 lower screws, you need to separate the lower shell half to gain access to the single screw that retains the upper shell half. The mirror can then be "yanked" from its mounting plate without any additional tools. Grasp the mirror near the extreme end and pull the END STRAIGHT UP, but only an inch or less. (think of the wings of a bird, you are just pulling up on the tip) This will "pop" the 2 lower spring pins out of their sockets and allow you to lift the entire mirror vertically. The 3rd and final mounting pin is at the top of the mirror base and is in a slotted hole that will "slip out" when raised vertically (but only after the 2 lower pins are released from their spring clips). You will be able to clearly see these 3 pins before you start yanking on the mirror. To re-attach, just get the top pin seated into its groove, and then press down vertically on the end of the mirror and the bottom 2 pins will "snap" into their spring channels.
Very late reply to this thread, but it might help someone in the future. I just removed my right side mirror in order to remove the upper body panel.
I recommend that you first remove the two piece mirror "shell" by removing 2 screws on the lower shell and 1 screw on the upper shell. The 2 lower screws also retain the wind deflector if you have that feature. After removing the 2 lower screws, you need to separate the lower shell half to gain access to the single screw that retains the upper shell half. The mirror can then be "yanked" from its mounting plate without any additional tools. Grasp the mirror near the extreme end and pull the END STRAIGHT UP, but only an inch or less. (think of the wings of a bird, you are just pulling up on the tip) This will "pop" the 2 lower spring pins out of their sockets and allow you to lift the entire mirror vertically. The 3rd and final mounting pin is at the top of the mirror base and is in a slotted hole that will "slip out" when raised vertically (but only after the 2 lower pins are released from their spring clips). You will be able to clearly see these 3 pins before you start yanking on the mirror. To re-attach, just get the top pin seated into its groove, and then press down vertically on the end of the mirror and the bottom 2 pins will "snap" into their spring channels.
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