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Audi dealer says..replacing rear view mirror - windsheild will break??

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Old 04-18-2003, 06:37 PM
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Default Audi dealer says..replacing rear view mirror - windsheild will break??

I need a new Auto dim rear view mirror. I am out of warranty, but Audi said they would pick up 75% of the cost ("goodwill"). So far that is GREAT, but they tell me there is an 80% chance the windshield will break when they take the bad mirror off - and that is MY PROBLEM!
Have any of you had a mirror replaced?
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I've had a windshield replaced, and it's easy to take the mirror off.
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Default Does your insurance cover glass?

If so, your windshield is only a few rock chips away from needing replacement.....
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Default No problem. Get the compass mirror as a replacement.

I just did this recently and it worked out great.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audizine.com/tech/howto/compass_mirror/">Click Linky</a></li></ul>
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Default you can sooo take it off without breaking the glass

i replaced mine with the 2002 model year compass mirror....by myself in 20 mins
if you want...contact me for the OEM mirror. I have an extra as I installed a compass mirror.
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YES, thanks guys....took it off myself - no sweat!
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