Removing towing mirror back panel

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Laramie17

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Anybody knows how to remove the black plastic cover on the towing mirror?
I was thinking on putting square leds on the arm, So would need to remove cover for fixation and wiring..
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I want to do the same thing. Not sure how it comes apart though. Hopefully someone knows.

I was also concerned about wind noise in that location, wonder how annoying it might be.
 

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Start about in the middle and start pulling up/forward and work to the outside, a trim tool helps, there are just clips that hold it on, I had mine off last week, there is not much to attach a light to under that cover.
 
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I want to do the same thing. Not sure how it comes apart though. Hopefully someone knows.

I was also concerned about wind noise in that location, wonder how annoying it might be.

Probably no more noise than the mirror it self ,
 
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Start about in the middle and start pulling up/forward and work to the outside, a trim tool helps, there are just clips that hold it on, I had mine off last week, there is not much to attach a light to under that cover.

Thanks for the hint, i Will give it a try after work

The front part looks pretty sturdy to me, is it hollow inside? If there is place for the nut, it should hold the light no problem..
 

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I found a photo of one removed from a google search, hopefully you can get an idea of whats under there

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It's also amazing how much comes off when you're not looking and back your mirror into a piece of pipe supporting a garage roof... I didn't know my mirror would fold forward!
 

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