Is your driver side or right side manual adjusting mirror getting difficult to adjust? Is the mechanism broken or will not hold adjustment? Does the mirror glass need replacing? Repairing these types of problems is definitely something you can do yourself!
Product Details
In this video Kent will use his own W116 300SD to show you the following:
- Problems with the mirror adjustment mechanism
- How the adjustment handle is held in place
- Getting the adjustment handle off
- Removing the inside chrome plastic cover plate
- Removing the screws that hold mirror to door frame
- Removing the mirror from the door
- Inspecting the internals
- Example of rust inside and around the ball socket
- Results of lack of lubricant in the adjustment mechanism
- Adjusting the tension
- Repairing / replacing the tensioner
- Removing the mirror glass without breaking it (W126 is different and not covered)
- Best tool to use to remove the mirror glass
- Kent’s special method to remove the mirror glass
- Lubricating the internal pivot points (covered in great detail)
- Cleaning the inside of the mirror
- Types of lubricants to use
- Lubricating steps inside the mirror
- Lubricating the adjustment arm ball socket
- Installing the mirror glass (to prevent breakage)
- Closing comments - lubricate your mirror today!
This video does not specifically cover right side mirrors but they are the same as long as they are manually adjusting. Power adjusting right side mirrors or heated driver side mirrors are not covered in the this video. Mirror glass replacement is NOT covered for the W126 chassis mirrors.
Total Run Time: 24:35
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