Mirror Rattle

[ntrylvl]

Hi all,

I have an annoying rattle (buzz is probably a more accurate description) coming from the passenger's side rearview mirror on my 02C4S. I have searched the forum and noted that removing the glass should be pretty simple: just grab and pull. However, I have tried a couple of times and I am worried that I am going to break something. It's hard to get fingers in behind the mirror to grab and pull, and even a moderate tug results in nothing. If I pull harder, will I break it?

In the meantime, I tried spraying some silicone lubricant behind the mirror glass, aimed at where the little tab connects inside, in an effort to kill the sound without removing the glass. It didn't work.

Any thoughts or similar experiences?

Loren, I know you said just pull, but is it really that simple?

Thanks,

Chris

[Loren]

To remove rearview mirror glass - Carefully pull the rearview mirror glass (2) out of the metal clips. Disconnect electrical plug connection (3).

[ntrylvl]

Thanks, Loren. This may sound like a silly question, but is there only one set of metal clips, toward the outside of the car, behind each mirror, or does each mirror have two sets of clips?

I'm only asking because I have pulled, and the mirror glass won't seem to come out.

Thanks again.

Chris

[crstfr]

Hi Chris

I also had the same concerne when trying to remove my driverside mirror. I took me three attempts before I had the courage to pull the mirror hard enough to remove it. It is held in the center with the clips and the two wires are attached to one side. the wires are not very long so try not to pull the mirror out to far when it first releases. they can be easly removed when the mirror is in your hand

Christopher

[Orient Express]

Once you have pulled the mirror out, lubricate the little tab that is on the back of the mirror. That is the source of the annoying sound.

[ntrylvl]

Thanks, guys. I finally had the time and the courage to pull a little harder, and I was able to remove both mirrors to get rid of the buzz/rattle.

Chris

[aremark1984]

hi!

I'm going to pull my mirror out this day.. should I pull it out from the center, or from the side facing away from the car?