Anybody know how to dismantle an RT mirror?

[GeoffCee]

I can't easily see the dim indicator-on lamps in the cluster display so I want to mount an LED bulb on the mirror housing (facing me) wired to the blinkers. To do this I need to get inside the body of the mirror housing but I don't know how to take them apart. :dontknow:

Any help at all would be most welcome.

 

[Bob Denman]

I recall a while ago Lamont mentioning that he had been inside one of them...

(I think!!)pps:

 

[MouthPiece]

I can't easily see the dim indicator-on lamps in the cluster display so I want to mount an LED bulb on the mirror housing (facing me) wired to the blinkers. To do this I need to get inside the body of the mirror housing but I don't know how to take them apart. :dontknow:

Any help at all would be most welcome.

Might take a look at the following: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24936&highlight=inside+mirrors


Chris

 

[GeoffCee]

Thanks, Bob and Chris, it isn't a great quality illustration but it held enough clues for me to see what was needed. I've opened up just one mirror for now to make sure I can fit the LED, do the wiring and fit the mirror housing back together again. Waiting for a pair of amber LED's to arrive in the post. :2thumbs:

 

[Phil]

Thanks, Bob and Chris, it isn't a great quality illustration but it held enough clues for me to see what was needed. I've opened up just one mirror for now to make sure I can fit the LED, do the wiring and fit the mirror housing back together again. Waiting for a pair of amber LED's to arrive in the post. :2thumbs:

You may also like to see here---
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=282926&postcount=24
After the fact I did the chrome upgrade. It is VERY nerve-wracking, but the top schroud will pop off.

 

[bluestratos]

How does the cover come off (part #61 I think) just prided off?

Thanks,

Randy

 

[Phil]

How does the cover come off (part #61 I think) just prided off?

Thanks,

Randy

Yup. I'll try to find my instruction sheet for the chrome accent piece I added (like many others). But I remember it clearly says where to pry ( or is that prise) and to not be shy about it. There are 2 Tabs as I recall, to be released then heave ho.
Ahhh here are the steps now!!!

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[GeoffCee]

After the fact I did the chrome upgrade. It is VERY nerve-wracking, but the top schroud will pop off.

Thanks Phil. I have managed to break the mirror down into its 4 component parts, (not literally). I found a couple of the parts are assembled under tension and when I popped them apart they made a hell of a noise and I expected to find pieces of broken plastic on the floor. Not so. To my relief I haven't broken anything yet but I have to reassemble those suckers when the LED's are wired in place, so wish me luck! ray: So far, so good.

The illustrations on how to remove the top cover show a large screwdriver being used. I wouldn't dare go at it like that; like a Roman Centurian prodding Christians into an arena full of lions, I prefer a gentler, more persuasive technique, (such as offering a bribe). Each to his own self be true.

 

[CyncySpyder]

Good Luck
opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:
:yes:I wanna see pics when yur done, please :bowdown:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Me too!! :2thumbs:

 

[Phil]

Thanks Phil. I have managed to break the mirror down into its 4 component parts, (not literally).......
The illustrations on how to remove the top cover show a large screwdriver being used. I wouldn't dare go at it like that; like a Roman Centurian prodding Christians into an arena full of lions, I prefer a gentler, more persuasive technique, (such as offering a bribe). Each to his own self be true.

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
That's the way it came from CanAm.
I think I covered a screwdriver with a cloth. No noticeable damage.

Can't wait to see your mod!!

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[redfox]

Do you gain anything by taking them apart vs. drilling a small hole and fishing the wire through. Suckers must be hollow and have lots of room in there.:dontknow:

 

[bobbobtar]

Was a post on this forum that one of the members put his XM antenna inside the turn signal pod, much better reception.

 

[Phil]

Do you gain anything by taking them apart vs. drilling a small hole and fishing the wire through. Suckers must be hollow and have lots of room in there.:dontknow:

Can't say they are hollow but there is room. When I wired my puddle lights, I drilled a hole and fished wires ( pics in My Mods that detail it). I only took it apart to put on the chrome shroud.


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