How do I remove rear view mirror, dome lights?

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travisthompson
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How do I remove rear view mirror, dome lights?

#1 Post by travisthompson »

I am removing my headliner. How do I remove the rear view mirror and 3 position dome lights? I have a 62 B. I did a search and could not come up with anything. Thanks in advance!
'62 S90 coupe, black
'87 911 coupe, guards red

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Sebastian Gaeta
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Re: How do I remove rear view mirror, dome lights?

#2 Post by Sebastian Gaeta »

Travis,

You probably have a breakaway mirror since it is a '62. You will have to grab the mirror itself and either pull back on it or push forward to break it away from its base. If you pull back you will likely bonk yourself in the head, if you push forward you will bang your knuckles on the windshield so pick your poison. After that you will see how the base is attached by three screws so just unscrew them and that is it.

The dome lights need to be done with care. It would be best if you have a trim tool made of plastic but a flat blade screwdriver will work if you are gentle.

Carefully pry the light out from the bottom but towards one of the sides. If you crack it they are hard to find so go easy.

Best of luck!
Sebastian Gaeta
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Re: How do I remove rear view mirror, dome lights?

#3 Post by travisthompson »

Thanks for the advice- you're the man!
'62 S90 coupe, black
'87 911 coupe, guards red

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Re: How do I remove rear view mirror, dome lights?

#4 Post by Sebastian Gaeta »

Travis,

I wouldn't go that far, just speaking from experience on both counts 8)
Sebastian Gaeta
www.arbormotion.com

Registry #8339

'65 C coupe
'64 C cab

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2014 Boxster 981
2005 997 C2 Cab
1967 Karmann Ghia Convertible
1966 VW Single Cab
1966 Ducati Cafe Racer
1964 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1963 Beetle

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Re: How do I remove rear view mirror, dome lights?

#5 Post by Tyler Nielson »

I have a similar question, but in reverse. How do I re-install the breakaway mirror? It seems to go back in but it is VERY loose and just dangles.

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