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Old June 29th, 2007, 2:28 PM
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Default Changing mirror caps..

Hi All -

Just received my new door handles and side mirror caps...

Q: How does one gently 'pry' the caps off the mirror housing? I've been at it and can't seem to get them lose/off...

Much help is appreciated..
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FYI - Just called my local dealer about changing the door handles and caps for me. They quoted me 5 hrs labor at $400.00...!!!
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that's ridiculous just get a small Flathead screwdriver and pry those caps off
and the handles ive got it down to 30 min for all 4. i think you just need to keep looking for a place that is willing to do it for a smaller fee
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Just pull the old caps off... my passenger side one was easy. Driver side took a while, pulled off the bottom half in the process, haha. Flathead screwdriver definitely helps
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OK--------I've tried and tried...the frickin' caps won't come off!! I've been using a small flathead screwdriver...I'm wedging it b/t the mirror cap and front black trim of the housing...It won't budge. Help!
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ORIGINAL: flossinlo

FYI - Just called my local dealer about changing the door handles and caps for me. They quoted me 5 hrs labor at $400.00...!!!
Wow...I suspect that they just didn't want the business.
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