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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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I am having a problem removing one of the nuts holding the stock mirror in place. I was able to remove two of the nuts holding the stock mirror in place. The 1st one I was able to use a socket, the 2nd I had to use a wrench, but the third one I can't use either. The socket is too big to fit in between the door panel and the nut and the wrench doesn't seem to work.
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Im not sure exactly what the problem is as ive never installed mirrors but i do know the door panels are easy to remove. Just a few screws around the perimeter and one by the handle if i recall correctly. You might need a special bit if i recall correctly.
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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i'm assuming you are talking about the 3rd one, the tough one. i used a wrench, i forget the size, but it worked just very very tiny turns, probably took me about 15 mins just for that one. just keep trying the wrench, maybe even a different size and it will eventually come off, remember it will also be a p.i.t.a to resintall the agent 47s
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by usc49erfan
i'm assuming you are talking about the 3rd one, the tough one. i used a wrench, i forget the size, but it worked just very very tiny turns, probably took me about 15 mins just for that one. just keep trying the wrench, maybe even a different size and it will eventually come off, remember it will also be a p.i.t.a to resintall the agent 47s
That's the one, I'll see if an open ended wrench will work.
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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I have swapped mine twice now as I needed to remove them for paint and did not have any issues. Try a ratcheting box-end wrench.
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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I installed mine not long ago. Open end wrench FTW
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Ratcheting box-end wrench is the only way to go!
Old Dec 10, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Finally got them installed. A flex wrench worked well. The biggest PITA was removing the wiring from the old mirrors. I used a little too much force on the drivers side and broke one of the wires. Good ole electrical tape should fix it.
I will keep them unpainted. I'll post pics later.
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Got these for Christmas, planning the install this weekend. Where are the pics?
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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I'll get them as soon as my new camera battery charger comes in. I can't find the charger anywhere.



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