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    Oct 15, 2008, 05:42 AM
    Jeep Mirror Replacement
    Hi, I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the drivers door mirror has 'burned out'. I have bought a second hand one but the housing is in a poor state and I want to change the glass and all the bits behind into my existing housing - is this possible?

    Thanks in advance
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    Oct 15, 2008, 07:51 AM

    The mirror glass can be removed and transferred into the other housing, but it's very delicate work. There is a chance of cracking the mirror during removal. There is also a chance that even if you do get the mirror out of the newer housing, it could crack during installation into your original housing.
    I would try making the replacement as nice looking as possible and just live with it.
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    Oct 15, 2008, 04:00 PM
    Thanks CR.
    The replacement housing really isn't worth using, it had a silver housing on it apparently and is covered in glue and sticky bits and is broken in places. This is why I want to change it.

    Phil


    Quote Originally Posted by CaptainRich View Post
    The mirror glass can be removed and transfered into the other housing, but it's very delicate work. There is a chance of cracking the mirror during removal. There is also a chance that even if you do get the mirror out of the newer housing, it could crack during installation into your original housing.
    I would try making the replacement as nice looking as possible and just live with it.

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