mirror glass removal 748

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by ChrisT70, Sep 20, 2013.

  1. does the mirror glass/holder pop out with a bit of persuasion from behind with something in the hole underneath please?
    one of my mirror glass is scored badly and i have a spare to fit tomorrow, dont want to smash anything tho popping it out?
     
  2. Undo the retaining screw underneath (through the hole) a little to release the ball joint and it will pop out.
     
  3. ah ok didnt realise you could get to a screw thro it. cheers for that!
     
  4. Here's a pic of a broken one - you can see how the screw tightens the mirror into the socket;

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  5. The screw is a Philips head unless it is a much newer mirror as per 998's as some of these used a torx screw of the same size as the fairing screen screws.
     
  6. be careful not to overtighten the clamp screw on replacement as they can strip - sometimes more so if someone has been there before.
     
  7. cheers for replies, much appreciated
     
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