Fitting new mirror caps on MG ZS EV - Removing the existing ones - help needed!:)

[Neil B MG ev]

Hello,
I have recently purchased some black mirror caps to replace the white ones on my new mg zs ev.
Is there a special tool to remove to mirror caps? or is there any advise anyone can give as to the best way to remove the original mirror caps?
Do you have to remove the mirror first or can you just unclip the mirror caps ready to put the new ones on.. any help would be highly appreciated..
Thank you,
Neil B

 

[Kithmo]

In the manual page 274 it looks like you just squeeze the ends together to release the clips.

 

[PhilYerBoots]

It does look like the mirror needs to come out first from the previous page 273..

 

[Dave53]

A good set of removal tools for various applications is a good start and YouTube has a few videos but not of the MG but most mirrors are the same I would think.

 

[SCB86]

I've removed mine several times.

Firstly push the mirrors at the bottom until they face down as far as they will go (alternatively you can tilt them up and remove from the bottom but I found this harder and it felt like I'd break the mirror)

Put your fingers behind the mirror at the top and GENTLY pull until it pops off its holder.
You don't need to disconnect the wiring for the mirror you can let it hang.

If you use a torch you'll see the mirror cover is held on with two retaining clips which you can free with a flat screwdriver.

I found it easier to remove the 3 Philips screws and then disconnect the black plastic trim that holds it all together.
Be warned you may very well break at least one of the retaining clips - I broke one on each side, but the mirror still goes back together tightly without being loose.

Once it's all back together I tested the heated mirrors and also the blindspot warning (Exclusive only) to make sure the wires weren't damaged.

Removing the three screws and the black frame makes it much easier to access the tabs for the mirror covers:

 

[Kithmo]

It does look like the mirror needs to come out first from the previous page 273..

But is that just if you're changing the bulb ?

 

[PhilYerBoots]

But is that just if you're changing the bulb ?

Not according to @SCB86 above..

 

[Kithmo]

Not according to @SCB86 above..

But he was changing his bulbs when he did it.

 

[SCB86]

The mirror needs to come out to change the mirror caps, the clips are only accessible from inside the mirror housing.

 

[Neil B MG ev]

Thank you all for your help. I will have a go at this over the next few days and let you know how I go on fitting the mirror caps.

 

[PhilYerBoots]

I'd be very interested in how you get on with this with maybe some photos showing clips, etc ?
I'm thinking of getting our roof wrapped in black gloss and changing mirror caps to black like yourself. Can I ask where you got yours and how much for the black caps ?

 

[Frank]

Hello,
I have recently purchased some black mirror caps to replace the white ones on my new mg zs ev.
Is there a special tool to remove to mirror caps? or is there any advise anyone can give as to the best way to remove the original mirror caps?
Do you have to remove the mirror first or can you just unclip the mirror caps ready to put the new ones on.. any help would be highly appreciated..
Thank you,
Neil B

Hi Neil,

I bought chrome mirror caps which just fit over the top of the existing caps. The new caps are just held in place with adhesive tape and have been on for over a year without fail.

I can't understand why you need to take your mirror apart, have you actually tried fitting them over your existing caps and lastly have your new caps got little strips inside them?

Regards

Frank

 

[Kithmo]

I'd be very interested in how you get on with this with maybe some photos showing clips, etc ?
I'm thinking of getting our roof wrapped in black gloss and changing mirror caps to black like yourself. Can I ask where you got yours and how much for the black caps ?

I think MG sell the black replacements.

 

[PhilYerBoots]

I think MG sell the black replacements.

I've seen for just over £70 the pair from an MG Dealer on eBay but was wondering if @Neil B MG ev might have found them cheaper elsewhere.

 

[Neil B MG ev]

Quick update: Still not attempted to fit the black replacement mirror covers. Really didn't fancy taking the mirror out and the trim to replace so I have ordered the trim tools from amazon due today and I will attempted to loosen the main clip to remove.. I shall upload some photos if successful. Thanks for the help so far I will keep you all posted. The black mirror covers I bought here: MG ZS EV BLACK MIRROR CAP LH/RH | eBay they were £72 for the pair.

 

[darkera13]

I've removed mine several times.

Firstly push the mirrors at the bottom until they face down as far as they will go (alternatively you can tilt them up and remove from the bottom but I found this harder and it felt like I'd break the mirror)

Put your fingers behind the mirror at the top and GENTLY pull until it pops off its holder.
You don't need to disconnect the wiring for the mirror you can let it hang.

If you use a torch you'll see the mirror cover is held on with two retaining clips which you can free with a flat screwdriver.

I found it easier to remove the 3 Philips screws and then disconnect the black plastic trim that holds it all together.
Be warned you may very well break at least one of the retaining clips - I broke one on each side, but the mirror still goes back together tightly without being loose.

Once it's all back together I tested the heated mirrors and also the blindspot warning (Exclusive only) to make sure the wires weren't damaged.

Removing the three screws and the black frame makes it much easier to access the tabs for the mirror covers:

Hi, can you share the manual, thank you.

 

[SCB86]

You can download it from MG's website for free

 

[darkera13]

You can download it from MG's website for free

Thank you.