Posted 2018-08-03 5:02 PM (#567740 - in reply to #567735) Subject: RE: Stupid Question Friday: How do I get this mirror loose?
Location: The Mile High City
I was able to get my "seized" mirrors to loosen up by applying some grease (or lubricant) to the the ball near where the white plastic cup seats in the base - and then carefully and gradually working the ball joint around. It looks like you need a very special tool to remove that bullet point!
Posted 2018-08-03 7:04 PM (#567748 - in reply to #567740) Subject: RE: Stupid Question Friday: How do I get this mirror loose?
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Lancer Mike - 2018-08-03 5:02 PM
I was able to get my "seized" mirrors to loosen up by applying some grease (or lubricant) to the the ball near where the white plastic cup seats in the base - and then carefully and gradually working the ball joint around. It looks like you need a very special tool to remove that bullet point!
After posting, I removed the mirror from the car and I tried some Mopar Combustion Chamber cleaner and some Moovit at the ball joint. I let it soak for about 10 minutes and then put it down on a piece of cardboard on the garage floor (glass down) and then used my muscles to loosen the mirror by pushing/pulling on the base. It eventually came free.
I would still like to adjust the tension at the bullet point.
ttotired - 2018-08-03 5:20 PM
I think they just unscrew from memory
I am sure that they do. I just wonder want the tool looks like (and don't say "Look in the Mirror" )