Get a flat strong instrument like a wide screw driver or a automotive scraper to break loose the glass from the back mounting. To help loosen the adhesive from the plate you must apply some heat. Ideally a propane torch is good, but if you have a hairdryer or a heat gun that will also work. Heat up the mirror enough so that the adhesive behind the mirror will loosen get the screwdriver, putty knife, or the scraper under the mirror and pull all the broken pieces off the frame. Make sure you are wearing gloves and protective eyewear, oh, and its also a smart idea to put a small garbage bucket under the housing you are working on, so that the glass falls into the bucket and not on the ground. After the side view mirror glass is removed, make sure all the mirror and adhesive is clean off the framed plate.
Jan 25, 2010 at 12:16 AM