how do i remove the wing mirror cover???

[BASH29]

ive just bought a second hand replacement mirror for my lcr 2003

the mirror is the new style pear drop, i want to remove the cover to replace with my original, to save having to spray it

i dont want to break it, so thought id ask before i do

any help would be appreciated

thanks

 

[wayne lcr]

get a screw driver in a cloth coving the blade and work round the edges and pull gentle

 

[LEE69]

Mine seem to come off better when the mirror was in the folded position.

 

[GregLCR04]

As Lee says, with the mirrors folded in take a flat headed screw driver covered with a rag and start to lever the cover off. I found it easier to start from the end where the mirror folds. It comes away pretty easily.

 

[JamesL]

I think when they fold in, you'll see they lift up slightly and the cover pops a little I think.

Have a look at the new mirror and check out where the clips are, will help too.

 

[oldman]

a guide i have shows it like this:

 

[BASH29]

cheers lads really appreciate the help

 

[Jblaze]

I'm with a square mirror with manual adjuster/ no heating and I was wondering can I change it with a heating mirror glass or they go only with the electric folding mirrors?

 

[Jblaze]

Just found the answer
I've removed the mirror housing to find out that there is no wiring coming to the mirror. So I guess if i want heated mirrors I have to put the necessary loom.

 

[Jblaze]

Since I've bought the car I have this issue with the drivers' wing mirror. The manual adjuster doesn't work. Last night I took it apart and found out that two small plastic pieces are broken. I've replaced them with a piece of nail, but after putting all together the adjuster doesn't work well again.
I guess my only option is replacement with another one, but I'm not sure except Leon/toledo from what other cars can I get one. I only need the mechanism with the knob for the manual adjuster. I'll use my mirror glass and plastic cover.
Can I use tear drop mirror mechanism (if there is one with manual adjustment) to replace my square one?