Yeti Mirror Cover Change & Puddle Lamp Access

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The following is posted in the 'normal' Forum here:

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/325880-those-lk-silver-mirror-covers/

 

But as you're here already, this is what it says:

 

MIRROR COVER REMOVAL

 

1. Motor the mirror fully down (ie looking at the floor)

2. I eased the mirror assembly forwards (ie opposite way to how the electrics fold them) to make it easier to work on them

3. Carefully, with a flat blade screwdriver (or two at the same time if you can) release the clips that secure the cover to the mirror internals - visible above the top edge of the mirror glass

4. Ease the cover forwards leading with the top to release the lower clips from the mirror base

 

I actually removed the mirror glass itself as I wanted to release the mirror base to replace the puddle lamp bulb with an LED version (capless W5W bulb).

 

MIRROR GLASS AND MIRROR BASE REMOVAL

 

1. Motor the glass fully inwards so you can slip gloved fingers at the outer edge and (with your eyes closed tightly...) - pull! It actually unclips pretty easily but remains attached by the heater element wires. The mirror is bonded to a plastic backing piece so isn't as fragile as you might think. This backing piece has a number of clips that mate with the motor unit inside the mirror

2. With the mirror glass out of the way, you can release the cover clips more easily

3. Then remove the two Torx screws in the mirror housing that secure the mirror bottom base

4. This allows access to the bulb holder for the puddle lamp (and the indicator repeater lamp)

 

Refitting for both of the above methods is the opposite of removal. Just make sure you treat all the plastic clips with respect and press the mirror carefully in its centre to re-engage all the clips. Then stand back and admire your handiwork...  :clap:

 

Some illustrations: