[CDM_415]

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Anyone who's changed their mirror caps...Is there one best way to take off your OEM caps? I've done a ton of digging on the forums and on Youtube and everyone seems to have their own opinion over whether to remove the mirror and access it from behind the mirror or just use a pry tool to get the caps off and try not to break the clips on the inside or risk scratching the caps/outer shell of the mirror.

I am leaning towards removing the mirror glass and just being super careful and slow in utilizing a wide trim tool to avoid putting too much pressure on one point of the glass and potentially cracking it. If anyone has simply removed the caps with a trim tool without taking the glass off, can you please provide pictures of where you started? And what tool you used? I would like to ensure I don't scratch the caps when taking them off, hence why I'm thinking going through the glass and going slow may be the best bet. Thanks in advance!

[dinan5m3]

My plan to do the same is to start by removing the mirrors. For me, i have no choice due to the retrofit i'm doing, not just the outer caps.

There are few online how-to's on removing the mirrors from the housing. The TIS also helped.

[chicagofan00]

I removed the mirror on each side when I swapped out the covers. All in all an easy job, just take your time and go slow, you'll be fine.

[animal.style]

Someone posted a video or a how-to somewhere here.

[dinan5m3]

I'll document what i do and post.

Now, if i can just get the the dean IND stuffs on my hand...

[drewfromthehou]

I swapped my mirror caps out without touching the mirror glass at all. Super easy and took no time. I took a lot of pics to show where to put the pry tool and I had zero scratches or damage doing it.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=25617825

[Torinalth]

I followed a vid from a guy on youtube on a 340. same process

[CDM_415]

Thanks guys!

[daniel11030]

I just broke my passenger side mirror glass when I was swapping out the mirror caps. Anyone happen to know how much it's going to cost to fix this or where I can buy an OEM glass with blind-spot detection?

[dinan5m3]

Originally Posted by daniel11030

I just broke my passenger side mirror glass when I was swapping out the mirror caps. Anyone happen to know how much it's going to cost to fix this or where I can buy an OEM glass with blind-spot detection?

Waawhat... Damn...

What, how?

Now i'm hrm...

[daniel11030]

Originally Posted by dinan5m3

Waawhat... Damn...

What, how?

Now i'm hrm...

I removed the driver's side successfully but seems like I used out all my luck today after replacing the front grills. I just ordered the glass from getBMWparts, hope everything turns out well. I have to say, the cost of that small piece of glass is not small at all. Couldn't imagine how much my dealer gonna charge me if I take it to the shop.

[dinan5m3]

i'm done for........

[dinan5m3]

Originally Posted by daniel11030

I removed the driver's side successfully but seems like I used out all my luck today after replacing the front grills. I just ordered the glass from getBMWparts, hope everything turns out well. I have to say, the cost of that small piece of glass is not small at all. Couldn't imagine how much my dealer gonna charge me if I take it to the shop.

BTW, if you are in PA, check out https://www.bmwpartshub.com/ site, fyi.

[daniel11030]

Originally Posted by dinan5m3

BTW, if you are in PA, check out https://www.bmwpartshub.com/ site, fyi.

Dang!
I just checked the price on this website and found it's cheaper since it's closer to where I am right now
Should've waited and taken your advice
Will keep this information just in case I need anything else
Thanks anyway!