How to Remove R56 Mirror Caps?

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  1. 12th February 2011, 05:59 PM #1
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    As above how easy is it to remove the mirror caps?
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  2. 12th February 2011, 07:15 PM #2
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    Dead easy. I used the same method every time William. I used a butter knife. Inserted at the bottom of the cap and prise off. I have heard that some have broken clips but they have always come off no problem when I have done them that way.
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  3. 12th February 2011, 07:21 PM #3
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    I don't know if it's different to the R50 / R53, but to remove them without breaking clips, you push the mirror glass in in the corner nearest the car and the glass will pop out. You then have access to all the clips and pop one off at a time.


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  4. 13th February 2011, 10:45 AM #4
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    Thanks guys shall have a bash today
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  5. 13th February 2011, 11:19 AM #5
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    Be ready to catch the mirror glass! Otherwise it will end up mire expensive than breaking clips on the covers.


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  6. 13th February 2011, 08:25 PM #6
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    I broke one of my mirror glasses pulling it off. Best to just do as GCA3N suggested.
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  7. 13th February 2011, 08:47 PM #7
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    I've just checked the forum I think I got this method from and it does warn that gen 2s might break. PLEASE DON'T TRY THIS METHOD


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  8. 13th February 2011, 10:34 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by KenL View Post
    I broke one of my mirror glasses pulling it off. Best to just do as GCA3N suggested.
    I thought we were closer than that Ken,

    Greig.
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  9. 14th February 2011, 11:15 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by GCA3N View Post
    I thought we were closer than that Ken,

    Greig.
    Sorry, Greig - I did type your name but was worried I had spelled in incorrectly. I had typed Greg!
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  10. 14th February 2011, 11:28 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by KenL View Post
    Sorry, Greig - I did type your name but was worried I had spelled in incorrectly. I had typed Greg!
    It's cool mate, sorry Ken.
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