Hello,
Is there a secret to reinstalling the passenger side mirror without breaking it?

I am in the process of replacing the side view mirror on the passenger side and I have the old mirror with plastic case removed and the new one ready to go. I have reconnected the 2 connections and I see how the mirror/plastic case should go back on but i am afraid I will break the glass if I push to hard. Does anyone know how to do this without breaking the glass.

Love my 2005 xk8 ....few mechanical issues but it seems to attract annoying trouble...too many to list now but I will one day soon when i have time to vent.
thanks for any help with the mirror.
LaD

 

Hello, LaD,
Members in our XK8 section will doubtless be able to help you with your mirror, as they probably have experience. Someone will be here soon to direct you there.

However, I can Welcome you to the forums, from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome.

I have no idea either.

A quick repost in the XK8/XKR section should have it sorted.

Probably something to do with "the angle of the dangle", as we colonists say.

 

Welcome to the forum ladxk8,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Are you just changing the Mirror Glass or the whole Door Mirror assembly?

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Graham

 

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums ladxk8,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

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