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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jarance" data-source="post: 16529" data-attributes="member: 21">OK,if any of you who is unfortunate to have your side mirror broken by something, here is the guide.I met an accident where my side mirror was damaged.here the damaged mirror..<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek!    :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /><img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/pbjy/E46%20Mirror/BrokenMirror.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Option 1 -So went to a chop shop to look for a replacement.. Was quoted RM860 for the whole unit (mirror, casing, motor).. Ask whether can sell just the mirror or not.. Boss say cannot... WTF.. Option 2 - Call up Bavarian Auto for replacement part - just the mirror based on the part number.. Was informed that the part is available for RM380 (with heater type).. :wink: Hee..hee.. wah more than 50% saving..OK.. went to the shop and talk to the guy.. after discussion, he say that the part for E46 with heater is RM380 but can try another part for E39? It is cheaper.. So how much I ask ??RM180.. I ask why so much price difference.. Boss, coz no heater lah.. OK, show me the good. He assured me that it will fit the E46..Here the pic of the part and price. (Ori some more).<img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/pbjy/E46%20Mirror/NewMirror.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Pay the guy the money and quickly rush home to fix the mirror.. ( Cannot stand to see the broken mirror )Here a pic on how to detach the mirror. Just use a flat screw driver and anchor it between the mirror base and the side mirror casing.<img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/pbjy/E46%20Mirror/DetachMirror.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Here is a pic where the mirror is detached from casing. Note: the cable connection for the heater..(Who need heater for our climate) :stupid:<img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/pbjy/E46%20Mirror/MirrorDetach.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />After detached the mirror, I tape up the cable for heater and stored it away as the new mirror does not have any heater.<img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/pbjy/E46%20Mirror/Insulateheater.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Final check.. Just to make sure that everything is OK, I compare the base of the old and new mirror.Here is a pic of the comparison. Woh... wait a minute, they are not the same.. (WTF!! kena con...) :stupid:<img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/pbjy/E46%20Mirror/Compare.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Mmmm. what to do? Dismantle the motorised base and study the mounting.. Guess what, the motorised based is designed for two type of clips.. yeehaa..here is a pic of the old and new mounting.. :top::top:<img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/pbjy/E46%20Mirror/Mirrorcompare.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Assemble everything back and align the mirror onto the motorised base. Push it until there is a click sound.and happy at last.. :love::top: :rock:<img src="http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/pbjy/E46%20Mirror/FinishWork.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />So moral of the story..talk to your friendly spare part supplier... :top:</blockquote>

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