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BMW Rear View Mirror Removal and Installation

Lefteris7
2016 ж. 22 Жел.
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This video explains how to remove and replace a mirror on a BMW. Most mirrors on BMW should be the same, but note the video shows a BMW 3 series E46 as the example.
I am replacing the mirror on my car because my auto dim function seems to be failing visible by a change in the glass. The left side has a glittery discoloration and haze that I noticed. This is due to the fluid between the two pieces of glass in your mirror beginning to fail.
You can purchase a new mirror, or you could send yours in for repair. I have found these 3 places as well respected for repair.
Scott Wheeler being one of them at radar-mirror:
www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Re...
The other I read was Sybesmas electronics
sybesmas.com/site/
Finally a guy out of the UK (last resort due to international shipping)
mirrorjohn.com/BMW_M3_E46_M5_....

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  • I accidentally hit my mirror when changing my shirt and it came off. I knew id didn’t break it. I was so confused how to get it back on. Thanks for the help I got it back on easily. I might consider replacing it with a better one that i know how to remove it now.

    @worldtraveler303@worldtraveler3038 күн бұрын

  • Best instructions I've seen on BMW interior rear view mirror replacement. I sourced my mirror used from ebay BMW 328i 2008 E90 sedan. It's hit or miss though on used parts. But at $35-50 you can take a few risks.

    @petergonzalez3209@petergonzalez32094 жыл бұрын

  • This was so helpful! As a women trying to do it my self it was hard at first. But after watching this video over and over and looking at his hands 🙌🏽 I got, yeah ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

    @1015teetee@1015teetee Жыл бұрын

  • Good video, didn’t need the background music.

    @frankmerrill3845@frankmerrill38453 жыл бұрын

  • Just replaced the same mirror shown (auto dim and emergency phone) with newer one that had built in compass and home-link. It is working! Needed to file the nubs off the base of the replacement to get it to fit the mount. The compass had to be reset by driving around and I used a hand garage opener to program the home-link. This was on a 2004 330XI.

    @jacksonchin2788@jacksonchin27883 жыл бұрын

    • Getting ready to do the EXACT thing on the EXACT car. Concerned about the need to file nubs off the base, but hopefully it will be intuitive? Mirror dimming fluid on my 2004 330xi is starting to streak.

      @jackgates6949@jackgates6949 Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent video and most helpful indeed. MGZT saloon is the BMW make and mirror identical to your description so fairly straightforward to refit using a high quality resin bond adhesive for the metal bit. Thanks for this

    @kingpinuk1374@kingpinuk13746 жыл бұрын

  • Wow you saved my ass! I accidentally hit my mirror and it fell off I thought I broke it. But watching your vid helped me put it back on!

    @adriandeanda527@adriandeanda5275 жыл бұрын

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      @wilsonray2497@wilsonray24972 жыл бұрын

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      @waynebruno7051@waynebruno70512 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for this video I was going crazy trying to figure out how to get that dam mirror and the housing back on. After watching this video I did it in 2 minutes

    @esotericcleric7287@esotericcleric72874 жыл бұрын

  • This worked great for me (BMW 328i 2008 E90), thanks !

    @simonprunet7789@simonprunet77896 жыл бұрын

  • The next time I hear some KZheadr say, “simple as that” I’m suing. It’s not simple at all!

    @stephendavis2592@stephendavis2592 Жыл бұрын

    • What did you find that was not simple?

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris7 Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you so much for this video. It was so tricky to get the mirror back on the little mount. for my 2007 bmw 328i, I had to go the opposite direction (counterclockwise) to put it back on. so basically attach it at an angle from the left side, then turn it counterclockwise.

    @princessdiana2414@princessdiana24142 жыл бұрын

  • As simple as your video shows. Thanks!

    @maynardandblondie@maynardandblondie4 жыл бұрын

  • Very helpful video, and incredible background music choice

    @chasececora2892@chasececora28922 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you, same as 2010 X3. I broke a window once pulling the mirror, mechanic explained the glass is 2 ply and the more brittle one is on the inside or something.

    @heisenfeis@heisenfeis Жыл бұрын

  • Thank you saved me a trip to the shop.

    @paulgeek@paulgeek6 жыл бұрын

  • Great presentation! I didn’t realize how simple this was. I went to the junkyard and after all the years of rummaging found a good rear view mirror with the seldom seen compass. I installed it in about 20 minutes and she’s good to go! 😎🇩🇪🚙

    @BirdogEd@BirdogEd4 жыл бұрын

  • i ask my local garages if they could refit my mirror [with no luck] before seeing this video, took me 3 attempts and 3 minutes max to do it myself. mines a bmw 520. just have to get it level with the windscreen and edge it back on

    @markjgoffin@markjgoffin5 жыл бұрын

    • Is your 520 a F10? Just knocked mine off, can't get the bloody thing back on

      @mrbokke81@mrbokke813 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you! You just solved my problem!

    @rockys4942@rockys49425 жыл бұрын

  • Good tips and instructions. Thanks for mentoring.

    @ArtyYeo@ArtyYeo4 жыл бұрын

  • Any one know what a good selection of positive/negative wiring would be from this wire cluster for "key on" power to a dash cam?

    @craigslist9423@craigslist94235 жыл бұрын

  • What do you do if the adhesive has failed and the metal button is still connected to the mirror?

    @kbowlden94@kbowlden942 ай бұрын

  • Nice video. Thanks! Does it work the same way without the crappy background music competing with your fine narration?

    @geraldarcuri9307@geraldarcuri93074 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks. Really helpful

    @Daniel__Almeida@Daniel__Almeida6 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for showing this video. My son broke my rear view mirror amd need it to replace 1👍

    @marvinvergara6983@marvinvergara69832 жыл бұрын

  • Very very helpful! Thank you!

    @clubracer6@clubracer65 жыл бұрын

  • This was such a time saver thank you!!

    @coinrollking@coinrollking Жыл бұрын

  • Whew!! Thanks bro knocked on off by front seat "activities " with the misses.

    @sygerrryc@sygerrryc4 жыл бұрын

    • Same

      @tredalski@tredalski3 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks. And the music adds what exactly to the video?

    @atanaschristev1784@atanaschristev17843 жыл бұрын

  • I have a 2005 E46 330ci and am unable to adjust the interior mirror. I would really appreciate a solution [other than lowering my head]. Thanks.

    @laurenceoneill6074@laurenceoneill60743 жыл бұрын

  • Not sure if anyone can help, but where can I find the piece that’s attached to the window to attach the rest off the mirror. Or where could I find the aftermarket one?

    @Mang046@Mang046 Жыл бұрын

  • Does anyone know if for e87 models the key remote sensor is in the rear view mirror?

    @MetalAndor@MetalAndor5 жыл бұрын

  • what glue is used for the piece that goes on the windshield?

    @richardurrutia4676@richardurrutia46763 жыл бұрын

  • me ajudou muio obrigado

    @kaiosantos2996@kaiosantos29962 ай бұрын

  • Great video thanks ….Does anyone know is it the same for right hand drive vehicles? Turning anticlockwise still ? Can I use a screwdriver to open the surrounds can’t see what a pick tool is ?

    @rhondacavanagh6070@rhondacavanagh6070 Жыл бұрын

    • Should be the same. You can use a small thin flat head screwdriver if you don't have a pick

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris7 Жыл бұрын

  • Thanks! A little tricky at first but I did it!

    @jeffrey322@jeffrey3224 жыл бұрын

  • God damn I love the internet sometimes...thank you good sir freaking life saver.

    @patricknorris9334@patricknorris93343 жыл бұрын

    • Quoted 600 for a new mirror from the bmw dealer. Found one for 60 used on ebay and installed it with your help. Works perfect thanks again man.

      @patricknorris9334@patricknorris93343 жыл бұрын

  • Omg thank you 🙏 you saved my day!!!!

    @karlamitchell81@karlamitchell813 жыл бұрын

  • Can you comment on what the part number for the replacement mirror lens and your mirror part. Link is where? Is yours an SOS with Clown Nose or with A B C Homelink? Are they exchangeable if you know, with one another. Mine is the triangle with narrow crown vs an oval. Auto dimming and i believe similar to what you had initially? I’m assuming you replaced like mirror or leaky one. Appreciate your video.

    @russelltaylor3282@russelltaylor32822 жыл бұрын

    • I recommend replacing the electrochromatic mirror for one with manual dim. Manual dim for the mirror is a better idea than putting in another EC mirror that will fail later. This part still has the light sensor for automatic headlights and works with the rain sensor for automatic wipers. Part number is 51169218046. Don't sweat losing the SOS button since the cell spectrum the E46 used has been disbanded. Pressing the button now causes a radio error that can only be resolved by pulling fuse 39. Don't press it.

      @herrbrahms@herrbrahms Жыл бұрын

  • I recently bought an e46 and idk what the red bulb under the mirror does

    @dannynguyen9074@dannynguyen90744 жыл бұрын

  • Anyone know of oem fit dashcam rearview mirror that uses power connection to run display /dashcam

    @jjohnstone5981@jjohnstone5981 Жыл бұрын

  • My mount is stuck to my mirror any tips how to separate them Súper stuck on there

    @Yoyo-rp8jv@Yoyo-rp8jv2 жыл бұрын

  • The metal part came off on mine anyone know what glue to use?

    @josuepedraza3754@josuepedraza3754Ай бұрын

  • Great video 👍🏼

    @carsinourdna9388@carsinourdna93883 жыл бұрын

  • Ok, so my mirror isn’t broken or like messed up in anyway. Just the thing it connects to isn’t gripping the mirror enough to keep it in place. So when I go over bumps, it kinda bounces up or down. Any solution to this? Or possibly a video you’ve made on this issue? It’s not something I need to replace I hope, I’m just hoping there something I can do to fix it without completely buying a new rearview lol or a rear view mount. That would be even worse aha

    @steelokey@steelokey5 ай бұрын

    • There should be a pressure clip that ultimately clamps down the mirror to the glass mounted portion. Make sure it's not broken or jammed up. It's a very simple mechanism so it should be fairly obvious if it's broken. I know you don't want a new mirror but it's not super expensive to get a used one on eBay

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris75 ай бұрын

  • Mine just broke thanks took me 6 tries then KZhead before I broke the glass .

    @azzz7998@azzz7998 Жыл бұрын

  • Where is the link where I can get mirror replaced instead of buying a new one? Thanks

    @cliffstrong9956@cliffstrong99566 жыл бұрын

    • cliff strong it's in the description

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris76 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you good man!! 👍

    @arturaleksandrovic3143@arturaleksandrovic31432 жыл бұрын

  • I accidentally bumped mine so the piece that you twisted off that metal piece that stays on the glass it came off how would I do that back on or what would I use to place that back on thanks

    @isrealperez9069@isrealperez90695 жыл бұрын

    • I tried but it came off I think you need a special glue or adhesive

      @josuepedraza3754@josuepedraza3754Ай бұрын

  • Hey you see the metal part that was left of the window it kinda came off is there anyway I can fix it

    @lil_xtl_6691@lil_xtl_66917 жыл бұрын

    • gamers only you can try using some adhesive that will bond to glass

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris77 жыл бұрын

    • gamers only did you find some think to glue on the metal bit as mine came off as well

      @tdeacon82@tdeacon827 жыл бұрын

    • Lil_xtl_ did yu sort it ? What did yu do?

      @wahafvjhfucyycbvgjvv7582@wahafvjhfucyycbvgjvv75824 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you so much!

    @laqueshahawkins1933@laqueshahawkins19332 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you.A great help and liked the music.

    @gregkeil@gregkeil5 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks 100% 👌🏽

    @alejandropeguero986@alejandropeguero9863 жыл бұрын

  • Thanks I will give it my best shot

    @rhondacavanagh6070@rhondacavanagh6070 Жыл бұрын

  • Is there anyway I can just replace the mirror piece, like not the whole mirror

    @Sigmaruler0199@Sigmaruler019910 ай бұрын

    • Yes in the links I provided you can send in your mirror for repair

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris710 ай бұрын

  • my piece from my windshield broke off with the rear view mirror can I buy just the piece and not a whole new mirrot

    @abrahamcarrillo9753@abrahamcarrillo97537 жыл бұрын

    • abraham carrillo yes you can buy a new piece. Check realoem for the most accurate part number for your specific car. www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BD53-USA-05-2005-E46-BMW-330Ci&diagId=51_3244#51167115776

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris77 жыл бұрын

  • Très utile ta vidéo jarriver pas à remettre mon rétro

    @jimmytoto3840@jimmytoto3840 Жыл бұрын

  • I cant get mine to go on..lol...I've tried every single direction.. it looks so simple in th e video..

    @stephencarden2012@stephencarden20123 жыл бұрын

    • Took me 30 minutes of a lot of frustration, but I got it after awhile ...on my 2000.

      @XianJiao77@XianJiao773 жыл бұрын

  • Does it matter if you leave the cables disconnected?

    @wero6426@wero64266 жыл бұрын

    • wero no you’d prefer to. Makes the mirror last longer

      @HUMANBACQN@HUMANBACQN5 жыл бұрын

  • Thank you,,

    @AnthonyRubio-jh2om@AnthonyRubio-jh2om6 ай бұрын

  • What is the instrumental called, it's official. "Yea yes yes yes yes yah, oh yeah".

    @CLiffMcKinn@CLiffMcKinn7 жыл бұрын

    • CLiff McKinn Bonobo-Kerala

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris76 жыл бұрын

  • How to you pop out the wiring harness? Do you have to push in tabs?

    @markanthonydiamond@markanthonydiamond4 жыл бұрын

  • How do you remove the pice that’s stuck on the windshield

    @nccarmeets9074@nccarmeets90742 жыл бұрын

    • Very carefully

      @joeysplats3209@joeysplats32098 ай бұрын

  • 🐐

    @dixie445@dixie4452 жыл бұрын

  • Ive never heard of a mirror leaking .

    @jamiestanley8774@jamiestanley87742 жыл бұрын

  • Felt like a right dumbass :D tried to fit in i straight... When you had to quater spin it on back... Great video!!!!

    @iHickUp@iHickUp3 жыл бұрын

  • I feel like a tool so forgive me... but I can’t remove the electrical connector . I’m squeezing and prodding but can see / feel how it releases

    @lesack@lesack6 жыл бұрын

    • It's a simple locking clip, go to the 1:50 mark, a small flathead screwdriver should do the trick. Just be patient and walk it out slowly

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris76 жыл бұрын

    • Lefteris7 it seems you’re pressing on the top near the wires. Pushing in, I hear a click on the vid . But I don’t see any push click there , nor on the sides. Again I feel kinda silly but I can’t tell where the release is. I’ll keep messing with it thanks

      @lesack@lesack6 жыл бұрын

    • There are clips on two opposing sides. Press in from both directions and it will release. If you can't make it work, shift 90 degrees and try again.

      @herrbrahms@herrbrahms Жыл бұрын

  • Y

    @45_farmaankhan30@45_farmaankhan302 жыл бұрын

  • The instructional video is good. Please leave out the music next time. It distracts from the instruction, too loud and serves no real purpose or enhancement.

    @jamessuba8169@jamessuba81697 жыл бұрын

    • James Suba thanks I'll take that into consideration

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris77 жыл бұрын

    • Agreed the music sucks lol

      @commercialpage1203@commercialpage12036 жыл бұрын

  • Very good music in the background

    @petermat924@petermat9244 жыл бұрын

  • Good looking out brother

    @TravelwithBk559@TravelwithBk5592 жыл бұрын

  • Can here him fine with the music. Stop crying about it.

    @bellluna9017@bellluna90175 жыл бұрын

  • Put. The camera a bit farder bro

    @iberzokna96@iberzokna96 Жыл бұрын

    • Ok

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris7 Жыл бұрын

  • Want to get one off?.......run into a pothole in Philadelphia. It'll do lots of other nice things as well

    @nogodsnomasters666@nogodsnomasters6666 жыл бұрын

  • That music is annoying

    @Disscombobulated@Disscombobulated2 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks I'm glad you liked the video!

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris72 жыл бұрын

  • I have never heard of a Rear View Mirror that goes bad before. Did BMW designed it poorly on purpose to make money on parts? If so, I would never buy a BMW, that's something an American car manufacturer would do. That's why I buy Only Japanese.

    @baclieustud@baclieustud7 жыл бұрын

    • Bruce Truong BMW doesn't make the mirror it's made by Magna Donnelly who supplies the mirror to a large majority of OEM's. There is a fluid that is between the two pieces of glass that functions as autodim that can possibly fail

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris77 жыл бұрын

    • Bruce Truong That was a pretty stupid comment.

      @Psych_777@Psych_7776 жыл бұрын

  • I wish people would state what model they're referring to before posting these videos. It just wastes people's time and does NOTHING to encourage more channel views - let alone 'subscribe !!.'

    @debbieday1987@debbieday19876 жыл бұрын

    • Debbie Day I'm sorry you feel this was a waste of your time. I actually reference the vehicle I work on in the description, along with many useful links! This is actually the procedure for most BMW's over a large span of years so I am not sure why you're upset, I do this for the community to help people. No reason to be negative in my opinion. Thanks have a great day!

      @Lefteris7@Lefteris76 жыл бұрын

    • debbie downer... if you follow the instruction, you can pretty much remove and install the rear view mirror in all bmws

      @donmayor9729@donmayor97295 жыл бұрын

    • Debbie Day moron

      @xJackHunter@xJackHunter4 жыл бұрын
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