side view mirror

[hauser]

Is there a way to tighten the side view mirrors?  (I'm not reffering to the base.)  Seems that they always get missaligned at the slightest touch.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

[bpossel]

I recall when I changed the mirror glass on mine, that there is a screw behind the glass that can be tightened to make the mirror more stable.  Carefully remove the plastic mirror seal, then remove the glass...  If your seal is old, it will crack or break.  Probably best to have a new one on hand before you do this.  They are pretty cheap.
Good Luck!
Bob

bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

[ChrisInNashville]

There is a spring behind the mirror glass.   Push the glass straight back and the plastic trim can be easily extracted.   Then you'll see the tightening bolt.

It's a two minute fix.

[n/a]

quote:Originally posted by christietz

There is a spring behind the mirror glass.   Push the glass straight back and the plastic trim can be easily extracted.   Then you'll see the tightening bolt.

It's a two minute fix.

I had the same problem as hauser, and thanks to your advice, it is fixed...3 minutes though.  I had to put the screwdriver together and then take it apart and replace it in the tool roll.  



Steve Griswold
1970 280SL signal red/cognac leather, PS, 3.27 final drive gear ratio, AC, Becker Europa stereo,

[hauser]

Thanks!

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.