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Removing center mirror?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by egg_salad, Oct 31, 2017.

  1. egg_salad

    egg_salad Active Member

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    One of the minor annoyances that came with my "new" '08 is a sloppy loose rear-view mirror. It goes out of adjustment if I so much as look at it funny.

    The problem is clearly at the ball-and-socket joint where the mirror housing meets the stem. However, I can't tell if the problem is the ball or the socket, so I'd like to replace the whole shebang. Problem is, I can't make out how the stem attaches to the glass. Any pointers greatly appreciated.

    Oh, if it matters, this is the standard mirror. No HomeLink, no auto-dim.

    Thanks.
     
    #1 egg_salad, Oct 31, 2017
  2. Sam Spade

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    Most windshield mounted mirrors have a "beveled" metal plate glued to the glass........and then the mirror stalk slides over that and is secured by a very small allen-type set screw or two maybe.
    Look carefully around the edges of the part that is up against the glass.
     
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    Yes, hex set screw on the lower edge of the mirror base, against the glass. Loosen the set screw until you can slide the mirror up off the base.

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    #3 xliderider, Oct 31, 2017
  4. egg_salad

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    Here is a photograph of the area, taken from the dash looking up. If someone can point out this Allen screw, I will buy them a hot dog.
     
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    Looks similar to my Chevy Blazer. I found that it has a spring tab that you have to disengage then the mirror slides right off. Heres a video link that shows one on blazer. Should be similar


     
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