help - how do I replace rearview mirror on 2002 SLK 230?

beardoggie · 06-18-2008

My rearview mirror just developed a bubble type discoloration suddenly.

As this may have happened several days after spraying it lightly with a cleaner. Is it possible to dry it out? If not, I plan to replace it.

I have a 2002 SLK230 and will be looking for a excellent condition used mirror. However, I heard there may be a newer model there might be better to buy. Mine seems to have been made by Donnelly. Any comments about what model or where to purchase it would be appreciated.

Also I would very much like explicit directions as to how to remove it correctly.

Looking forward to your reply.

**Gabus** · 06-19-2008

How to remove:
If you put your finger on the "foot" of the mirror - close to the windshield - you'll feel a little hole there.
If you push a 5mm- 1/5 inch -rod in that hole, and twist the whole mirror (with "foot") 90 degrees, you can remove the mirror from the gluepad

beardoggie · 06-22-2008

Thank you Gabus for your info.
Now I'm simply trying to remove the section attached to the sunvisors so that I can reach the mirror.

So far:
I've put top down and removed 4 Phillips type screws that were holding the sunvisors on. The 5 foot top section does not want to slide off the windshield easily. It seems to be stuck near the center portion..

Do I need to remove the microphone cover? Pry it off?
Do I need to remove the overhead lens cover? Pry it off?

Thank you

beardoggie · 06-22-2008

I was able to figure this out so no one needs to write back. Microphone cap and lens cap come off easily with a small pry screwdriver.

For those with a 2002 SLK, it is necessary to remove two screws underneath the overhead light lens, in order to pull off the 5 foot section that goes across the windshield.

This enables one to reach the mirror to twist it off like Gabus said. It takes quite a bit of force to remove it.

Thanks a bunch for this Mercedes site, as it has been very helpful.

Also helpful was a video showing the actual rearview mirror removal:

www.buellwinkle.com/r170/default.htm

06-18-2008	#1 (permalink)
beardoggie SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Florida Vehicle: 2002 SLK230 - Blk, 6 spd Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	help - how do I replace rearview mirror on 2002 SLK 230? My rearview mirror just developed a bubble type discoloration suddenly. As this may have happened several days after spraying it lightly with a cleaner. Is it possible to dry it out? If not, I plan to replace it. I have a 2002 SLK230 and will be looking for a excellent condition used mirror. However, I heard there may be a newer model there might be better to buy. Mine seems to have been made by Donnelly. Any comments about what model or where to purchase it would be appreciated. Also I would very much like explicit directions as to how to remove it correctly. Looking forward to your reply.
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06-19-2008	#2 (permalink)
Gabus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Søgne Vehicle: 96 SLK 230K Other Toys: Volvo L3314N Posts: 380 Country: Thanks: 13 Thanked 45 Times in 29 Posts	How to remove: If you put your finger on the "foot" of the mirror - close to the windshield - you'll feel a little hole there. If you push a 5mm- 1/5 inch -rod in that hole, and twist the whole mirror (with "foot") 90 degrees, you can remove the mirror from the gluepad __________________ Gabus The Rolls Royce is the Mercedes amongst cars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-22-2008	#4 (permalink)
beardoggie SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Florida Vehicle: 2002 SLK230 - Blk, 6 spd Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	rearview mirror I was able to figure this out so no one needs to write back. Microphone cap and lens cap come off easily with a small pry screwdriver. For those with a 2002 SLK, it is necessary to remove two screws underneath the overhead light lens, in order to pull off the 5 foot section that goes across the windshield. This enables one to reach the mirror to twist it off like Gabus said. It takes quite a bit of force to remove it. Thanks a bunch for this Mercedes site, as it has been very helpful. Also helpful was a video showing the actual rearview mirror removal: www.buellwinkle.com/r170/default.htm

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06-22-2008	#3 (permalink)
beardoggie SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Florida Vehicle: 2002 SLK230 - Blk, 6 spd Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Thank you Gabus for your info. Now I'm simply trying to remove the section attached to the sunvisors so that I can reach the mirror. So far: I've put top down and removed 4 Phillips type screws that were holding the sunvisors on. The 5 foot top section does not want to slide off the windshield easily. It seems to be stuck near the center portion.. Do I need to remove the microphone cover? Pry it off? Do I need to remove the overhead lens cover? Pry it off? Thank you

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