Page 1 of 1
Interior rear view mirror
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:28 pm
by PeterParker
How do you remove the interior rear view mirror on a 79 Spider? I see no screws or anything that holds the mirror in place. Thanks in advance.
Re: Interior rear view mirror
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:28 pm
by bobplyler
If it's the original mirror, it clips to a peg on the windshield. Replacements are expensive, so I got a 10 buck mirror that glues to the windshield.
Re: Interior rear view mirror
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:41 am
by DustyDave
Just pull hard, held on with a spring clip. Once removed, there is a post screwed to the windshield frame that can be removed if desired.
Re: Interior rear view mirror
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:23 am
by 18Fiatsandcounting
One other tip: Don't try to pull the mirror straight off. Grasp with your hand and twist/pull upwards. It's easier with the top down.
It's like the old style beer bottle caps that required an opener. You didn't try to pull the cap straight off, but rather tilted the cap at an angle to get it to pop off. The mirror fastening mechanism is very similar.
-Bryan
Re: Interior rear view mirror
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:07 pm
by PeterParker
Hey all thanks for the information. Thought it may have pulled off but didn't want to chance it. I'd rather ask dumb questions than do something I'd regret. Was thinking of ordering the replacement mirror glass from Autoricambi. Anyone done this? Thanks again in advance.