Passenger side wing mirror loose.
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:35 pm
I've been unable to solve the problem of a loose wing mirror on the left side. The click detents that hold the assembly in the optimal position for viewing must be worn out. There's about 1" of play, so when in motion the unit wants to fold inward just enough that I get a great view of my side windows...
Attempts to loosen the (nearly impossible to get at) tiny phillips screws on the underside of the assembly in order to remove it quickly led to stripped screws, really colorful language, a fresh 1/2" drillbit, and a bunch of aluminum flakes on the shop floor...still can't get it off to take it apart and find out if I can tighten it somehow...
I suspect these units (being powered) aren't cheap. Do I have to hack the door off to remove?!?
Maybe I'll just use a few tek screws and call the folding part optional. I need that view.
Attempts to loosen the (nearly impossible to get at) tiny phillips screws on the underside of the assembly in order to remove it quickly led to stripped screws, really colorful language, a fresh 1/2" drillbit, and a bunch of aluminum flakes on the shop floor...still can't get it off to take it apart and find out if I can tighten it somehow...
I suspect these units (being powered) aren't cheap. Do I have to hack the door off to remove?!?
Maybe I'll just use a few tek screws and call the folding part optional. I need that view.