DIY: Rearview Mirror Removal/Installation

jikhead · 07-12-2009, 01:40 AM

I removed my rearview mirror this evening in order to tint the front window. I took some pictures with instructions on the removal process. The removal is pretty simply and straight-forward. It is possible to tint the front window in one single strip of tint, but you'll need to cut around the mirror's metal base on the windshield. I opted to cut two strips of tint instead, as I was running out of tint and conserving for the other windows. Instead of having a single "brow" look, it has a two "brow" look. I will have additional write ups of the door panel removal process & the removal of the panels surrounding the rear glass.

LinPark · 04-14-2010, 05:44 PM

Subscribed ... thanks for this ... plan to use it when I upgrade my base to a nicer mirror ... is it safe to think that the newer mirror will mount directly to the existing metal plate without any issues? +1 rep for the write-up!

370Z JT · 04-25-2010, 05:28 PM

^the homelink mirror will slide right in to the existing mount. I didnt have the torq screw but the mirror looks like it's pretty steady without it. Ran into a problem with the wire cover being too long and had to cut it off about 1 inch. Took me about 1.5 hours altogether while being extra careful.

370Zsteve · 04-25-2010, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

Subscribed ... thanks for this ... plan to use it when I upgrade my base to a nicer mirror ... is it safe to think that the newer mirror will mount directly to the existing metal plate without any issues? +1 rep for the write-up!

You subscribed to a thread created in July 2009, OP never followed up but he posted here 3 days ago, try PM'ing the OP

craniac24 · 04-25-2010, 08:45 PM

Now, now...be nice!

LinPark · 04-26-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

You subscribed to a thread created in July 2009, OP never followed up but he posted here 3 days ago, try PM'ing the OP

I subscribed so I wouldn't lose the thread - didn't expect the OP to reply to my question but someone else did just before your post. Thanks for the advice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by craniac24

Now, now...be nice!

I think I just was.

Homero · 05-05-2013, 08:20 AM

I want to view your photos of your front tinted and what % please......

Wabbyyy · 05-05-2013, 06:11 PM

Good writeup

Wabbyyy · 05-05-2013, 06:12 PM

Definitely gotta do this soon.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

jikhead · 05-06-2013, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homero

I want to view your photos of your front tinted and what % please......

I no longer have the Z and couldn't find that many pictures of just the front window tint. This is all I really have. I put 20% all the way around the car.

http://sdrv.ms/ZBK18W

04-25-2010, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 402	Now, now...be nice! __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!

05-05-2013, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wabbyyy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 30 Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	Good writeup __________________ 2009 370z.

05-05-2013, 06:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wabbyyy Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 30 Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	Definitely gotta do this soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2009 370z.

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LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 23	Subscribed ... thanks for this ... plan to use it when I upgrade my base to a nicer mirror ... is it safe to think that the newer mirror will mount directly to the existing metal plate without any issues? +1 rep for the write-up!

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370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	^the homelink mirror will slide right in to the existing mount. I didnt have the torq screw but the mirror looks like it's pretty steady without it. Ran into a problem with the wire cover being too long and had to cut it off about 1 inch. Took me about 1.5 hours altogether while being extra careful.

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