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Fitting new mirror housings on an S3

Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2003 12:52 pm
by asifg
Hiya,

I've just got some alu mirrors for my S3, and wondered if anyone knew how easy it is to take out the "guts" from my plastic ones and fit them into the new set. I've looked for a Haynes manual for the A3/S3, but they don't do one!!!

Thanks!
Gilbo

Re: Fitting new mirror housings on an S3

Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2003 4:55 pm
by toasty
Easy mate,

pop out the mirror glass using a blunt object and some care.

Then undo the three short screws holding the plastic cover in place and slide in off.

Slide on the aly ones and reinstall the screws then refit the glass (not forgettign the wires to the heating elements.

So what colour is your S3? I don't reckon that all colour cars suit the aly mirrors... [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Re: Fitting new mirror housings on an S3

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 6:33 pm
by asifg
Hiya,

Sorry for taking so long to reply - it's been one of those weeks!

Thanks for the tip on the mirrors - I'll try it at the weekend.

Mty S3 is Ming Blue with a silver lthr interior so alu shld look good - if not ebay here I come!!!