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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 05:10 AM
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Rear view mirror fell off

Bumped the rear view mirror, it's was loose befor now it is super wiggly. Seems like it just clips in. I don't see bolt to hold it. Any ideas hot to fiz it

It really does block alot of the front window view. Has any one tried mounting a mirror on the dash? Sc
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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If you remove the dome light lens VERY CAREFULLY BECAUSE THEY BREAK EASILY you will see that there are actually 2 bolts that hold it in place. Easy fix.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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There is a break away feature that may be partially out of wack. The other day mine fell off and the bolts holding the base in were tight. I just had to push the mirror back into the slots where it breaks away from and its fine now.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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I removed mine because it was causing terrible blind spots for me. Missed it for a long time, but eventually adapted to using the side mirrors only...




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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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Yeah kent i was thinkin about doing this as well the blind spot it creates is rediculous when u have to duck around ur rear view mirror. I was gonna get a smaler mirror and put it on the stock point.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by IanS
If you remove the dome light lens VERY CAREFULLY BECAUSE THEY BREAK EASILY you will see that there are actually 2 bolts that hold it in place. Easy fix.
This. I broke mine in to little bitty pieces Not like i have any interior anyway..
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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You can buy new ones from MazdaTrix. Kinda pricey but worth it IMO.
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