Wing mirror glass shaky

[Gazzahr]

Hi there,
How do I stop the glass in the wing mirror wobbling about - its generally at higher speeds - maybe above 50.

Thanks.

 

[MarkPlant]

If its like the z4, then bmw put one tiny spot of glue to hold the mirror to its backing plate, one of mine fell off but wasn't damaged, an the I noticed to was wobbling at speed, so sat it in the the sun an gently removed it, the added more glue an put back on

 

[137699]

I had this issue - as above - the glass had detached from the backing plate - a few strategic dabs of tigerseal and they're not going anywhere now!

 

[mrscalex]

It could be the glass come loose. Or it could be one or more of the 4 clips that hold it to the internal part of the door mirror assembly. You can't ever be sure what damage/unwanted attention it has received when parked to cause that.

Either way I would take the glass/backing plate off and assess. You need to get a screwdriver right under there and lever from the point of connection. NOT the edge of the glass - you'll guess what will happen.

 

[Gazzahr]

It could be the glass come loose. Or it could be one or more of the 4 clips that hold it to the internal part of the door mirror assembly. You can't ever be sure what damage/unwanted attention it has received when parked to cause that.

Either way I would take the glass/backing plate off and assess. You need to get a screwdriver right under there and lever from the point of connection. NOT the edge of the glass - you'll guess what will happen.

Thanks for this advice - does the outer mirror casing come apart to give access to this?

 

[mrscalex]

Thanks for this advice - does the outer mirror casing come apart to give access to this?

No. It's the other way round - remove the glass to take the casing apart.