BMW F2x F3x Mirror Glass and Cover Replacement

Here's a quick video showing you how to replace the mirror caps and glass on your BMW F2x/F3x/F8x cars.
Index:
0:24 Wide-angle mirror overview
1:05 Mirror glass removal
2:22 Mirror cap removal
2:49 Mirror cap installation
3:34 Mirror glass installation
4:31 Potential passenger side mirror differences
F2x/F3x wide angle mirror PNs:
-Left: 51167285005
-Right: 51167285006

[@Dre-in-PA]

Thank you! Used mirror and this video just saved me $300 over OEM and shop install!

[@IAmxZki]

Great video, did exactly as instructed and mirror came out without issue 👍🏼

[@Magillzer]

Very well explained video, helped a lot. Thanks!

[@TheeKiddJordann]

This video was super informative! Thank you. Subbed

[@west-group-montage7728]

Great tutorial. I've been determined to make this change for a long time.

[@gorkematay2279]

This is *THE MOST ENGİNEERED METHOD* I have watched 👍

[@ZiruWang]

Thank you so much! now I can replace my right mirror glass only and save the money

[@raffeal247]

Thank you for this video!!!

[@muhammadkhan-hd6oc]

Thanks

[@dafuquu]

Trying this tomorrow on a f20, wish me luck 😁

[@obhex9084]

How did it go

[@dafuquu]

@@obhex9084 broke the left one :)) 50% successful

[@definitelynotsans.]

Dude I literally cracked my mirror today trying to replace the cover and have been debating all day whether to get these replacement mirrors or spend money on genuine ones. How are you liking these?

[@FaRKle0079]

I like them! They don't offer as large of an increase in outward view as I was expecting, because the mirror housing itself actually gets in the way, but what they do allow you to do, is set the mirror so you can look straight back down the side of the car and maintain full outward visibility up to the mirror housing limitation. That's useful when using the mirror auto-tilt down feature to see the curb when parallel parking. Mine are genuine and were about $150 shipped off eBay. Even though they were "used" they were blemish free and the glass could've passed for new.

[@definitelynotsans.]

FaRKle0079 thank you! Just arrived and it took a little while getting used to but now I can’t imagine going back to normal mirrors.

[@FaRKle0079]

@@definitelynotsans. Congrats! Yup, they're definitely a capability enhancer!

[@nabeel87]

Hey the link is no longer working, can you or anyone please put the new link for it.

[@estebanreyes2496]

What's the "best" cost efficient replacement mirror for my x1 (2013)?

[@FaRKle0079]

I'd probably look for used OE mirrors on ebay to get quality glass.

[@lawabidingcitizen1585]

The positive negative connectors can they go any way around ?

[@FaRKle0079]

Probably since it's just a resistive heater.

[@ashleyhopkins9395]

I can’t find where to plug the wiring in as its all come off when a car hit my 2013 320d convertible

[@FaRKle0079]

The wires in the mirror assembly should go down to the harness coming into the door from the body.

[@MrVuittonDon]

My mirror doesn't have clips to the mirror it's glued. So now what can I do to remove it? Or what do I need to buy? * Already cracked the first mirror. 🥺🥀💀

[@FaRKle0079]

Did your mirror glass just separate from the plastic backer? Or do you have aftermarket mirrors?

[@MrVuittonDon]

@@FaRKle0079 they are stock mirrors. It cracked when I was trying to remove it because I needed to unscrew the turn signals for a sequential upgrade. In this video he shoes a simple plastic resistor clasp to pull our and plug in. Mine have the wiring towards it end showing a metal flatten side against the mirror itself with a Translucent clear glue holding it flat onto the mirrors. 🤷‍♂️🤔

[@FaRKle0079]

@@MrVuittonDon Odd, all the OE mirrors I've seen for the F2x/F3x generation of BMW have been clip on. If you go to RealOEM you'll see the diagram showing clip on style too. Or do your mirrors have a black border, and you pried the glass out of the black frame, but the frame is still clipped into the housing?

[@MrVuittonDon]

@@FaRKle0079 just bought a replacement for 15 and the backing with the plastic house looks slightly different. But I will see ince it comes how to connect it

[@harimo2]

Where did you get those extended mirror glasses from?

[@FaRKle0079]

I bought them off ebay, but cars245.com had the best prices when I bought the wide angle mirrors for my M2.

[@evoman19]

@@FaRKle0079 Hi, did you disconnect the contacts the same way at the M2?

[@FaRKle0079]

@@evoman19 yes, the M2/3/4 mirrors and caps come apart the same way.

[@MythicalNoob]

My wire connectors seem stuck and won't budge, any suggestions on removing them?

[@SatanDotExe]

Did you ever find a solution to this?

[@cpcjefe]

@@SatanDotExesitting here trying to also find a solution to this

[@cpcjefe]

@@SatanDotExeokay so i got it, i have no nails so my lovely gf with nails was able to wiggle it barely loose then she used her nails to pull but she had to use some force, then for white tab i just held the mirror for her while she pushed in with her nail on the tab and pulled

[@ananonymouslamp8861]

How do you get out those small wires? Mine have like this glue on them..

[@alexfogliati9473]

Me too..how did u do?​@@ananonymouslamp8861

[@emiliocalzada9043]

Do you need to unplug battery for this

[@FaRKle0079]

No need to disconnect the battery 😀

[@jaredrodriguez8309]

Hey man can i buy your old mirrors?

[@FaRKle0079]

I'm not really looking to sell my old mirrors, sorry. That said if you're looking for a set the PNs are 51167390617 and 51167441036.

[@Grssclub]

Well that is not the same harness on my car. I ordered aftermarket that says heated. But no way to connect to my car. 2011 535i bmw

[@FaRKle0079]

Your 5 series is an F10 chassis car. The F2x/F3x chassis are the 1/2/3/4 series. I can see the harness being different from this video.

[@Grssclub]

@@FaRKle0079 Yeah, the question is, why is this company on ebay selling Mirrors for F10s saying its for F10s and harness doesnt fit? Well it fits. But harness cant connect for heater. I will email and ask them about this.

[@FaRKle0079]

@@Grssclub Hrm that is weird. Maybe there were different versions of the mirrors offered, kind of like how some have a connection for auto dimming and others don't.

[@yanarun9003]

Some useful information 😂 somebody just stole my passenger mirror

[@FaRKle0079]

On the plus side, good excuse to upgrade to the wide angle mirrors!

[@pissywilly]

Do what this guy did but DONT force it..kind of wiggle the trim tool. Put a microfiber over it too. You don't have to force it, it's all in the wiggle