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RotrexFiero
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DEC 15, 09:49 AM
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Yes, I've already did a search.
Where do you start to removed the inner door panel on the driver side? I need to get to the mounting bolts for the side mirror.
Preferably with as little damage as possible. Are the infamous plastic rivets used? I imagine they are dried and are brittle. I dont readily see any bolts or screws.
Thanks
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ltlfrari
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DEC 15, 10:48 AM
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RotrexFiero
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DEC 15, 11:17 AM
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Thanks for the video link. Very helpful.
The resolution was not that good, but can you access the side mirror mounts from there?
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fierosound
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DEC 15, 11:33 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by RotrexFiero:
The resolution was not that good, but can you access the side mirror mounts from there? |
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Door panel off and window down - YES...
Remove 2 nuts on mirror studs (power or manual)
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cvxjet
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DEC 15, 11:43 AM
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You have to remove the inner window seal and front seal, then you will have access to the nuts. The studs from the mirror run thru the outer window seal framework. Just take your time removing the nuts.
Also, on removing the inner door panel; Use a wide-tip slot screwdriver to pop each one individually- be careful so you do not rip the plastic pieces out of the door panel.
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Neils88
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DEC 15, 11:56 AM
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RotrexFiero
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DEC 16, 09:13 AM
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Did you say, "Be careful you dont rip the plastic pieces out of the door panel?"
I think the mailbox post did that for me.
Ouch!!!
PS -- These side mirrors are aluminum, die cast it appears. I am going to try to reweld them. Some of that alumi-weld from HF.
Think it will hold? I just ripped the studs out. I think I can fill in with some weld, smooth it over then drill and tap it out. The mirror housing is fine.
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olejoedad
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DEC 16, 10:47 AM
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You could do that with good epoxy.
Mix it up, spread on stud threads and inside hole, insert stud and let cure.
Use slow-cure epoxy for the strongest bond.
It would be hard to fill the stripped hole with weld.
Gall57 makes a valid point. Good luck welding zinc....
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Gall757
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DEC 16, 11:11 AM
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stock Fiero side mirror housings are zinc die cast.
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cvxjet
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DEC 16, 12:40 PM
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Hey- If you need to fix/replace your side mirror, I would think replacement would be better than trying to fix it; Just checked on "Row 52" and there is an 84 Fiero in Elmira, NY in "Horseheads Pick-a-part"....You could also try in the mall and see if someone has a extra they could sell you, or Fiero Factory in AL.......Also, I believe other GM vehicles use that same mirror.....
Row 52 usually has pics of the car so you can see where it was damaged (Basically)
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