[bayesp]

Does anyone know if you can get just the black plastic frame bit for the drivers side wing mirror?

Also, is there supposed to be a light in the glovebox?

Thanks

Paul

 

[sgould]

There is a light in the glove box, but the wires come off easily if you ever need to remove the box.

Don't know about the mirror bits.......

 

[ScarbSaab]

Is this the mirror part you are after?

http://www.elkparts.co.uk/product_info.php...roducts_id/2068
Mirror frame, right hand Saab 9-5 M98-02 4607677

 

[bayesp]

Thanks, thats it. Next question, how do you fit it.

 

[dav]

I had to replace mine some time back but that included the whole shell as well. So that meant removing the rubber seal and undoing the bolts holding the unit to the car. As far as I recall to replace the black surround you just take out the mirror glass then the black surround is held in by some small screws .

Hopefully thats it!!!!

 

[bayesp]

Thanks. Its a hell of a lot cheaper even than a second hand mirror.
I must remind myself to look what i am doing when reversing out of the garage.

Paul

 

[sgould]

There's a set of random photos of my broken mirror, so that you know what to expect. The whole mirror replacement is a 10 minute job. Disassembling will take a bit longer. Make sure you get the right bit - the mirror design changed internally around 2000.

http://homepage.mac.com/hahnenuk/Saabstuff/PhotoAlbum12.html

 

[bayesp]

So does the mirror glass just clip off/on?

 

[dav]

Yes just lever it off very carefully.One of mine came out a few months ago and when I put it back the clips holding it seemed very loose so I just put some clear adhesive sealant on the touching surfaces to help hold it.No probs now.

I read some where it may have 4 clips holding it but I cant confirm this.Dont think mine had 4 clips but as said previously design might have changed.

 

[sgould]

The glass clips on by the black plastic upstands on the back of the mirror glass. They are in a circle around the centre. When I took the glass out the second time , instead of levering from the side, I stuck the large suction foot from my satnav windscreen mounting onto the glass and it pulled off cleanly - any similar large sucker would do. You can see the clips if you move the glass to its full inward position and look from the outside edge.

 

[bayesp]

Thanks All. Most helpfull as usual.

Paul