Visor Mirror Repair (Video) FAQ
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Visor Mirror Repair (Video) FAQ
Both the passenger and driver side visor mirrors on my XK8 were messed up. The mirror cover would just flop around, and when the visor was down the cover hung down and blocked my view. I fixed both of them today and got my son to hold the camera as I made a video.
Here's the video: Visor Mirror Repair Video
The repair is very simple. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
And that's it. It only takes ten minutes or so.
EDIT: A couple of months later I discovered this video on youtube. Someone had a problem with the hinge pin on their visor mirror cover and they explain how to fix it. Here's their video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KLD0wVkKl8&
Here's the video: Visor Mirror Repair Video
The repair is very simple. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
- Using a flat-head screwdriver pop the plastic cover off of the visor attachment pivot.
- Use a philips screwdriver to remove the two screws.
- Remove the mirror from the car.
- Use a flat head screwdriver to pop the mirror assembly out of the visor. It just pops right out. It's easiest to start on one side and then just work your way around.
- Once the mirror assembly is loose, carefully lift the assembly out of the visor. There are two wires that provide power to the lights. Be careful not to damage them.
- You will find two "U" shaped springs underneath the mirror assembly. They have popped out of their slots and are just laying there loose.
- Using some type of sturdy, flexible glue (I used 5 minute epoxy) reinsert the springs into the little slots at the bottom corners of the mirror assembly.
- Press the mirror assembly back into place. (It pops right back in, just use finger pressure around the edges.)
- Reinstall the visor into the car.
And that's it. It only takes ten minutes or so.
EDIT: A couple of months later I discovered this video on youtube. Someone had a problem with the hinge pin on their visor mirror cover and they explain how to fix it. Here's their video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KLD0wVkKl8&
Last edited by Reverend Sam; 11-04-2010 at 02:46 PM.
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I will reiterate....thanks for the video. I did both sides of mine this weekend in 30 minutes or less. The video was key. I would tell everyone that the short end of the clip goes down into the small slot and you have to "seat" it otherwise it will be to high. Push it down with a screwdriver. I little bit of 5 minute and it wil fixed forever. Thanks again, Wnenn
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Nemisis, also try the fuse...you may have shorted it during the reinstall. And, if you notice by the contacts on the post, the lights ONLY come on if the visors are all the way down AND in its 'clipped' position.