Santiago Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hello, I need to remove the entire driver side (in UK terms) of the external mirror of my Defender 110 (2000). I see two screws (Allen screws?)that hold the entire mirror black plastic frame to the door hinge but I cannot access the screws. Is there any previous thread with (better) or without pictures on how to undo the mirror structure and remove it all? Been searching and couldn´t find any. Sorry for the silly question since it seems like a simple DIY job but I've looked at it and it does not seem to be so straightforward so it may be better to ask before damaging anything. Thanks in advance. Santiago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 The mirror head just has the 2 allen screws, remove those and it pops off the ball. The arm is fitted to the door hinge from its inside, and requires removal of the hinge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Or if you mean how to remove the whole mirror assembly, you need to remove the door half of your door hinge. Easy if your screws aren't seized. You will need access to top bolts and nuts on door hinge. No door cards on my ex-mil, not sure on civvy. Open the window on door. Close the door firmly (to stop door dropping). undo the bolts holding the back of the nut with spanner and fold top hinge forward. Use pozi screwdriver to unscrew mirror arm from door hinge. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 if you just want to remove the mirror head, on the underside is a allen head bolt unscrew this but hold on to the mirror haed or you'll be buying a new one as it smashes on the drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Chua Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 1. lower the window 2. remove the door card 3. slightly loosen the two nuts from the inside rather than attempting the allen on the outside 4. close the door (important) you don't want the door getting out of alignment 5. loosen the bolts from the outside 6. remove the nuts from the inside. yes, that's why you lower the windows 7. remove the 2 bolts 8. now you just flip the hinge forward 9. you can loosen / tigten / remove the entire arm assambly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 4. close the door (important) you don't want the door getting out of alignment The doors are aligned? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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