Interior Discussion about interior restoration, repairs, and modifications.

Rear View Mirror Torx and Connection Cables

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 4, 2024 | 11:46 AM
  #1  
ESP1138's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, California
Car: 1992 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Engine: V8 TPI 350 c.i.d. (5.7L), 240 hp
Transmission: automatic
Axle/Gears: RWD 7.75" axle 2:77, 3.27 gears
Rear View Mirror Torx and Connection Cables

My mirror fell off from the windshield.

Does anyone know how to disconnect those electrical cables from the mirror?

I remember having to connect them when I had to pick up the car from the body shop as they forgot to put the mirror back on. Now I need to detach those cables because the mirror is dangling from the ceiling.

My next question is how to tighten that Torx screw to secure it. What Torx screw size do I need for the rear view mirror?

I am not a mechanic, yet I believe it to be a Torx type screw as it looks like a six-pointed star.
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2024 | 12:35 PM
  #2  
84 1LE's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 403
From: Oyth
Car: 89RS vert
Engine: Erod
Transmission: 4L65e
Axle/Gears: BW, 3.27
Re: Rear View Mirror Torx and Connection Cables

Harness plugs into the back of the mirror. Disconnect by pushing down the lock clip. Torx is either 15 or 20mm.
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2024 | 11:22 AM
  #3  
ESP1138's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, California
Car: 1992 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Engine: V8 TPI 350 c.i.d. (5.7L), 240 hp
Transmission: automatic
Axle/Gears: RWD 7.75" axle 2:77, 3.27 gears
Re: Rear View Mirror Torx and Connection Cables

Thank you for the immediate reply.

Is there a "how-to" video? I am having a difficult time pressing those little gray buttons.
There is one in the front and another in the back. Are they supposed to be pressed simultaneously?
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2024 | 12:14 PM
  #4  
84 1LE's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 403
From: Oyth
Car: 89RS vert
Engine: Erod
Transmission: 4L65e
Axle/Gears: BW, 3.27
Re: Rear View Mirror Torx and Connection Cables

Dont know of any grey buttons. Maybe you have an aftermarket mirror. Try you tube for a vid.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
89RS_82Z
Interior
4
Sep 10, 2011 11:46 PM
copyfixr
Body
2
Dec 19, 2010 09:00 PM
marekdennhardt
Interior
2
Dec 23, 2009 06:24 PM
chevyguy1969
Body
2
Apr 20, 2005 08:04 PM
camarors8992
Body
11
Jul 30, 2004 10:24 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:15 AM.