Is there a knack to removing drivers side wing mirror glass on my 2003 Vogue?

And is it heated please?

Need to replace it as it’s gone all iridescent/petrol coloured? I’ve tried getting my fingers behind it but doesn’t seem to want to budge

Iirc angle the mirror glass inwards then pull hard from the outer edge.

When reinstalling, angle the motor central and press firmly in the centre of the glass.

Spread any load as to not shatter the glass. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8

This may help, Atlantic British video showing 'How to change', like Powerful UK, they do have some good informative how to videos. Hope this helps

https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q=&a...9rsPGp12Gl

Yes, gonna need big boy brave pants on for swapping mirror glass… remember doing mine 🤣.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Would it not be easier and safer to remove the mirror cap before changing the glass?

Cheers all - Glad I didn't continue earlier when I was going red in the face...

I'll approach it with a softer touch this weekend.

Car now belongs to MrsBlonde so I've got to get all the niggly little things sorted...... and pronto!! (her words)

Thanks all. Got the old glass off, it cracked and leaked a liquid all over me in the process

How do I know if it’s heated or not? There’s a plug going into it, and 2 thin press on wires as well

Just so I order the right one

If it's got the two wires it's hot the heater element built in.
Loads available on the web, just check year and heating to get the right one.

Thanks Merchy - any idea what the plug is that goes to it as well?

Likely to be the connector for auto dimming

You’ll need to ensure the replacement has both heating and auto dimming functions, tend to be pricey unfortunately  Jonathan

2010 L322 5.0 SC Autobiography Black
2007 Defender 90 XS Hardtop

Thanks JCW
Struggling to find one with auto-dimming as well, could I just fit a heated one and leave the auto-dimming disconnected?

That will be a much cheaper solution…. But…. I’ve a feeling it might have a slightly different tint, and that would annoy me every time I drove 🤣….

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

mrblonde wrote:

Thanks JCW
Struggling to find one with auto-dimming as well, could I just fit a heated one and leave the auto-dimming disconnected?

That’s what I did on a previous L322, the price difference just wasn’t worth it to me  Jonathan

2010 L322 5.0 SC Autobiography Black
2007 Defender 90 XS Hardtop

Even in 2016, it was like £40 against £110 if I remember right. 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Replacement glass has finally arrived and I’ve swapped over the clip-on mounting bracket…

Any tips on refitting it?

I genuinely don’t think I can press any harder on it

Not sure what’s going to give first, the new mirror glass or the veins in my forehead