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jdouglas has the correct procedure. Unfortunately, I didn't understand the description and indeed I broke both units, but now I see how to do it. I used two putty knives and broke the tabs. Here's how it should be done:
Sit in the car and grab the mirror with both hands, one hand on either side of the bracket. Gently but firmly push the mirror toward the windshield. A quick pulse is best. The mirror and bracket are held in place with two spring bars that hold the central ball mounted to the top of the bracket. The mirror, bracket and plastic trim come off as one piece. The white trim can then be removed.
The mirror is designed to come out of the roof if hit in a crash, perhaps even from the force of the crash itself.
To put the unit back. Gently remove the trim piece (now that you can get to the tabs), put the mirror bracket in place and wack it with the side of your fist. Snap the white trim back into place.
I did not do this. Can anyone say Blue RTV of stick on velcro?
Mark
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' 93 240 (Quinn), AW70, 117K. '90 240 (Amanual), M47II, 89K. '92 240 (Edgar), AW70, 170K, totalled parts car. Love to drive them when my kids let me!
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