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Post by seanj50 on Feb 17, 2015 16:32:58 GMT -6
I've been driving Aurora's for 5 years now. Had a '99 and now have a'97.
My issue is, on my previous aurora, and current one, i'm missing a mirror and can't find a mechanic or bodyshop that can actually get the mirror back in and seated correctly.
I have the piece that snaps in, with the mirror that is glued to it.
If anyone could give me advice on putting the mirror back in I would greatly appreciate it.
TL;DR----Does anyone have any tips on putting mirrors in?
Thanks!
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tigger
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Post by tigger on Feb 18, 2015 0:38:17 GMT -6
TL;DR,  . I'd actually like a little more info, lol! The assembly isn't very complicated. The motor is bolted to the housing, the backing plate and glass snap on to ball studs attached to the motor. Usually three studs; center pivot, X axis actuator, and y axis actuator. Is the glass loose? Does it not move at all? |
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Post by seanj50 on Feb 18, 2015 1:20:15 GMT -6
Thanks for the reply!
The main issue is getting the backing plate to snap into the respective holes. Making sure everything is correctly lined up, whilst being careful not to press too hard and break the mirror has proven beyond the ability of myself and the mechanics in my area.
Whether due to bad luck or sheer ineptitude, I've been driving with only one mirror since I turned 16!
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bufo
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Post by bufo on Apr 15, 2015 17:11:39 GMT -6
I feel your pain. I went through the same difficulty replacing just the mirror on the sideview mirror. It is, indeed, very hard to "press" the glass and backing onto the pivot points. I don't remember exactly how I succeeded because it was quite a few years ago, but I think I removed the rubber boots (3 of them?) and got it done. At one point, I was so discouraged that I thought of replacing the whole side view assembly.
Did you finish the job? How?
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Post by human on Apr 25, 2015 10:29:11 GMT -6
I had the same issue with my '95 Bonneville. The stupid mirror fell out the day I got it. I ended up replacing the entire mirror assembly, which was no picnic. Getting to those bolts on the underside of the door skin just about requires an extra joint between your wrist and elbow.
Daily Driver: 2011 Impala LT
Weekend Toy: 1995 Aurora
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bufo
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Post by bufo on Apr 27, 2015 7:35:26 GMT -6
Human's post reminded me - I did unmount the whole sideview assembly. I have a 2nd-Gen and it was not hard to do this. With the assembly lying flat, it was slightly easier to push the mirror into place.
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Post by human on Jun 2, 2015 13:44:43 GMT -6
Yes, the way the mirror mounts on the 2nd Gen., removing and replacing the mirror assembly would be MUCH easier than on a Classic. The Classic Aurora and its sibling Riviera are more like the Olds Eighty-Eight, Buick LeSabre, and Pontiac Bonneville of the same era in that they bolt onto the body of the door below the level of the window instead of just forward of the window, which affords much better access to the bolts.
Daily Driver: 2011 Impala LT
Weekend Toy: 1995 Aurora
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