Understanding how an inside rear view mirror is mounted is essential for proper removal and replacement. The mirror can be easily damaged if you do not know the tricks to getting it snapped back into the mounting bracket in the head liner. In this video instruction Kent explains how the mirror mount works, how to get it off without breaking it and his personal favorite trick to getting the mirror locked back in place quickly.
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This procedure applies to all models with spring mounted inside mirrors from 1962 to 1995. Mercedes used the same design for years. Once you know how to do it properly it is a snap. $2TIP
Related Repair Details NOT included: Does not cover how to fix a broken mirror or how to replace the glass.
Chassis/Models Used in Production: W123 1980 300TD
Information applies directly to the Following Chassis/Models: These include 190D 200D 200 220 220SE 230 230SL 250SL 280SL 250S 250SE 280S 280SE 300SE 300SEL 250 250C 280 280C 220D 240D 300D 300CD 300TD 280E 280CE 350SE 450SE 450SEL 280S 280SE 300SD 380SE 380SEL 500SEL 420SEL 560SEL 300SE 300SEL 300SDL 350SDL 190E 260E 300E 300CE 300TE 400E 500E E320 E300D 300SL and 500SL.
Total Run Time: 2:54
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