azlambo Report post Posted August 12, 2012 Anyone know who that was? I can't find the thread and this happened to a friend's Gallardo. He's looking for info from someone that's been through it. Happened to my Gallardo. 1/4 turn to the left and the mirror comes off of its mounting bracket (that stays on the glass). That liquid will eat anything it touches. Put a few towels down before attempting. You may need some vise grips, as it is a "hard turn" to get it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azlambo Report post Posted August 12, 2012 Thanks for the turning to the left suggestion it came off quite easily, but how do you unplug the connector? I cut the wires, taped them, and stuffed them up in the molding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Juice Report post Posted August 15, 2012 How did you guys pop the mirror on the old ball mount? Don't want to put too much pressure on it and crack the screen and put some lube on it to no avail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonV8944s Report post Posted August 29, 2012 How did you guys pop the mirror on the old ball mount? Don't want to put too much pressure on it and crack the screen and put some lube on it to no avail. Its not the 'ball mount' that you pull it from. You follow the shaft all the way up to the glass window and unmount it from the glass window. Behind the black plastic is an actual metal mount that attaches to the glass. The metal mount stays, but you detach the black mirror shaft from it. apparently from this twisting to the left (counter clock wise). I have not done mine yet though. Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHOMESITE Report post Posted October 6, 2012 Hello, My mirror fell off the windshield. How do I remove the part from the mirror that attaches to the windshield so I can glue it back on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djantlive Report post Posted October 6, 2012 Hello, My mirror fell off the windshield. How do I remove the part from the mirror that attaches to the windshield so I can glue it back on? The pedestal mount fell off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHOMESITE Report post Posted October 6, 2012 The pedestal mount fell off? The whole mirror including the piece that goes on the windshield fell off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drviperdds Report post Posted October 7, 2012 The whole mirror including the piece that goes on the windshield fell off. This happened to me as well last year. All you have to do is buy an extra glue kit and then glue the mirror with the metal tab attached to a thick glass such as a table top and let it dry completely and then twist it off. The metal tab should now stick to the glass top, take a needle nose plier and twist the tab off PARALLEL to the glass top surface. You can clean the excess glue off with a fresh new razor blade. You can substitute the glass top with a mirror that you have laying around and wouldn't mind breaking it if something goes wrong. Also, you scratch the back of the metal tab with a tip of the utility knife to give a mechanical lock when glueing it back to the windshield. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHOMESITE Report post Posted October 10, 2012 Thanks for the help. It really came in handy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Juice Report post Posted December 12, 2013 Still having issues with this , is this plastic piece supposed to pop off from the metal bracket on the windshield or do we completely remove the metal bracket? If we have to completely remove it, please advise how. We tried everything from a heat gun, to floss, to a razor blade, wd40, etc. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted December 15, 2013 It's seriously a bitch. I am afraid to put too much pressure on it and am out of ideas of how to get it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonV8944s Report post Posted December 16, 2013 Mine looks nothing like that. I have a roadster. Is this even a murci mirro that you took a photo of (or is it a gallardo?) My 06 is non electrical, pretty straight forward rear view mirror, I have taken it off at least 1/2 a dozen times now (since my initial post) and I was correct on the approach, but the photo you show is not of the same setup, so my explanation does not apply. So yes, I'd be very careful following anyones advice on how to remove it, unless they have that same setup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djantlive Report post Posted December 16, 2013 it looks like a murci given the dash light. it does look like a gallardo mount, maybe the two cars use the same parts. why do you need to remove the mount? i just snapped in the mirror into the ball mount and reconnected the wire (if needed). btw, i sent in the mirror for repair so i can retain the auto dimming function. the replacement shop uses a thicker gel and new seals so it won't fail easily. it cost about $100. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Juice Report post Posted December 16, 2013 This is for an 03 Murci, I bought a non dimming replacement and cant seem to pop it back on (and frankly dont want to risk it). djantlive, I didnt know they could be fixed for that cheap, thanks. If I cant find a way to fix it, I will take it to the local shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djantlive Report post Posted December 16, 2013 here is the non dimming mirror on the original mount. this is on a gallardo but u get the idea. you tried spraying some lube on the mirror socket? turn the mirror clockwise while pushing it into the socket. it takes some muscle but should be much easier than pulling off the old one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonV8944s Report post Posted December 20, 2013 here is the non dimming mirror on the original mount. this is on a gallardo but u get the idea. you tried spraying some lube on the mirror socket? turn the mirror clockwise while pushing it into the socket. it takes some muscle but should be much easier than pulling off the old one. Yep, thats what I have, the non dimming version. Mine looks just like the gallardo non dimming one. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7407 Report post Posted January 17, 2014 I replaced my old mirror on my 04 Gallardo. The replacement was the standard non dimming one. From Lamborghini the number is 8D0857511A and cost $57. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Report post Posted June 20, 2019 On 12/12/2013 at 2:49 AM, Camel Toe Juice said: Still having issues with this , is this plastic piece supposed to pop off from the metal bracket on the windshield or do we completely remove the metal bracket? If we have to completely remove it, please advise how. We tried everything from a heat gun, to floss, to a razor blade, wd40, etc. Thanks Did anyone ever figure out how to remove this part? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoKnow Report post Posted June 20, 2019 Metal button sticks to the glass. Rotate it and the mount will come right off leaving the button behind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Report post Posted June 21, 2019 Doesn't seem to rotate. I'm able to wiggle it slightly back and forth but not much.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Report post Posted June 21, 2019 Got it off. Just required more muscle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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