Auto body repair & detailing/side view mirror

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Expert: William Forster - 1/13/2007


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i need to replace the mirror on the head of my side mirror, to remove the head on a 2003 chev malibu, do I need to remove the inside or outside panels of the door

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You will probably need to remove the interior panel, if not to access the bolts directly, to un-plug the wire harness. You might get lucky, and there be just a plate covering the 3 nuts holding it on, and the wire harness may possibly have a wire clip that comes apart where you can reach it without taking off the entire interior panel. carefully insert a stiff putty knife between the cover and the body, and gently pry outwards. If it only partially releases without forcing, it's permanently attached to the interior panel, and the entire panel will need removed. If it comes right off, pull the wire harness up until you see a plug. If it won't come out far enough for you to see a plug, you will need to remove the interior panel. Bill  

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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