DIY how to remove the mirror cap

hyper1 · 04-30-2014, 09:30 PM

Looking for info on how to remove the original (OEM) mirror caps.
thanks

BMWZ4RIDER · 05-01-2014, 10:09 AM

Here are 2 pictures of the inside of the mirror caps.
The OEM mirror caps are held in place with 4 centrally located, plastic mounting clips.

I removed mine by gently pulling by hand, finger nails, at the top edge of the mirror cap, starting at the closest part of the cap located nearest the window, until a small gap appeared between the cap and mirror body- 1/8-1/4 inch gap, again closest to the window side. As this gap began to appear I then moved along the edge of the cap moving from the side closest to the window out towards the outer edge of the cap and then around to the bottom edge of the cap. As I moved along the edge of the cap, at least 1 of the 4 clips snapped, then allowing to gently pull move aorund the edge of the cap with a wider gap which allowed the release of the next 3 clips. Again I did not use any tools.

2011CrazE89 · 05-01-2014, 11:51 AM

Just curious why you would have to remove them. Are you guys having them painted, or installing the silver ones?

BMWZ4RIDER · 05-01-2014, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011CrazE89

Just curious why you would have to remove them. Are you guys having them painted, or installing the silver ones?

2011CrazE89

I installed new Carbon Fiber Mirror caps that required the removial of the OEM caps. There are sets out there that are mounted as a cover over the OEM covers. I did not want this.
Do not use TET Motorsports as I had nothing but issues with the 1st set. They did finally make things right after great difficulty however. None the less, here is the finsihed product with good quality

2011CrazE89 · 05-01-2014, 12:19 PM

^^ Wow that looks amazing! Talk about a perfect fit

BrooklynG87 · 05-02-2014, 02:39 PM

Those look excellent! I could definitely use a pair of those so the bright silver mirrors don't stand out so much on my all black car!

TitanTim · 05-02-2014, 05:49 PM

These are the Tekarbon replacement shells on mine

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthre...on+mirror+caps

Tim.

hyper1 · 05-06-2014, 09:21 PM

All done,
thanks for the info, was fairly easy.

BMWZ4RIDER · 05-07-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hyper1

All done,
thanks for the info, was fairly easy.

Excellent. I assumed you painted them?

Pictures?

hyper1 · 05-07-2014, 09:56 PM

Not painted, I will add the blue stripes on the caps as soon as they arrive.
I order them last week.
i hope the colour will match the wheels.
yes, I will post a few pics when all done.

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BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider 69 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	Here are 2 pictures of the inside of the mirror caps. The OEM mirror caps are held in place with 4 centrally located, plastic mounting clips. I removed mine by gently pulling by hand, finger nails, at the top edge of the mirror cap, starting at the closest part of the cap located nearest the window, until a small gap appeared between the cap and mirror body- 1/8-1/4 inch gap, again closest to the window side. As this gap began to appear I then moved along the edge of the cap moving from the side closest to the window out towards the outer edge of the cap and then around to the bottom edge of the cap. As I moved along the edge of the cap, at least 1 of the 4 clips snapped, then allowing to gently pull move aorund the edge of the cap with a wider gap which allowed the release of the next 3 clips. Again I did not use any tools. Attached Images __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/M Series Grill/6000K LED's/De-Badged/M Pedals/CF Mirrors-Engine Cover/Stubby/20% Tint/H8 LED's/LCI Side Markers/Sniper Sprint Spoiler/VMR V710/H&R Sport Springs/KN.
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2011CrazE89 Moved on 123 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2011 Z430i & 2015 MB C300 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Just curious why you would have to remove them. Are you guys having them painted, or installing the silver ones?
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2011CrazE89 Moved on 123 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2011 Z430i & 2015 MB C300 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	^^ Wow that looks amazing! Talk about a perfect fit
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TitanTim Private 3 Rep 86 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 sDrive 2.0 M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	These are the Tekarbon replacement shells on mine http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthre...on+mirror+caps Tim. __________________
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hyper1 Lieutenant 31 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2013, Z4/28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: BC,Canada iTrader: (1)	mirrors caps All done, thanks for the info, was fairly easy.
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hyper1 Lieutenant 31 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2013, Z4/28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: BC,Canada iTrader: (1)	paint Not painted, I will add the blue stripes on the caps as soon as they arrive. I order them last week. i hope the colour will match the wheels. yes, I will post a few pics when all done.
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