Rear View Mirror
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Well, there is a common problem involved but I'm not sure on the "windshield plastic mount" part. If the windshield piece is actually coming loose from the glass then that will require some professional help and adhesive I think.
The other issue, the loose mirror on the mount, is common. Here are several threads to look at, and I suggest you look at all of them, so you understand what is wrong so you can decide if you want to tackle it yourself. Good luck.
Basic DIY with pics:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/how-to...-mirror-368175
Post 4 a little more explanation and pic:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1582804148
Post 1 describing the use of 5/64" drill bits (cut down) for a more permanent fix using the better metal:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...or-repair.html
Post 9 from 2014 (latest I've seen) describing a new GM part number for the 3 pins:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1586592829
The other issue, the loose mirror on the mount, is common. Here are several threads to look at, and I suggest you look at all of them, so you understand what is wrong so you can decide if you want to tackle it yourself. Good luck.
Basic DIY with pics:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/how-to...-mirror-368175
Post 4 a little more explanation and pic:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1582804148
Post 1 describing the use of 5/64" drill bits (cut down) for a more permanent fix using the better metal:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...or-repair.html
Post 9 from 2014 (latest I've seen) describing a new GM part number for the 3 pins:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1586592829
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 220
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From: NH
Thanks Rick.
Took it apart, straightened the pins the best I could, but no joy. The mirror is still loose so I ordered the kit from my local Chevy dealer, should be here by Friday.
I had no idea this was an on-going issue.
Thanks again.
Took it apart, straightened the pins the best I could, but no joy. The mirror is still loose so I ordered the kit from my local Chevy dealer, should be here by Friday.
I had no idea this was an on-going issue.
Thanks again.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Atlanta - - - - - Save the manuals
You'll bend the pins again if you try to shove it on. Notice the back of the mirror post is a triangle. As is the wind shield mount. If you line up the mirror post, offset 60 degrees from vertical, on the mount it will take (near) zero effort to be flush to the windshield. If you rotate the mirror post to vertical it will lock itself in.
