How to Remove the Interior Rearview Mirror of the X-Trail?

[Angel]

The method for removing the interior rearview mirror of the X-Trail is as follows: 1. First, handle the mirror lens by pressing the head of the lens with your hand to make the tail tilt up, then grab the tail with your hand and pull it outward forcefully to remove the lens; 2. After removing the lens, if the rearview mirror has a heating function, you also need to unplug the wire connector of the heating pad. Then manually connect the metal buckle at one end of the heating wire to the socket above the black plastic holder on the back of the lens; place the wired lens back into the rearview mirror housing, gently adjust its position, and press it slowly and firmly; 3. Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the rearview mirror, then unscrew the screw in the middle part of the rearview mirror; 4. Remove the hidden screw. Once unscrewed, the middle part can be taken off. The removal of the interior rearview mirror is basically complete.

[DelJessica]

Helping my brother remove the rearview mirror from his old X-Trail last time was quite a challenge. First, you need to apply some finesse—pinch both sides of the black plastic cover where the mirror connects to the windshield and gently squeeze toward the middle to release the entire cover. Once that’s off, you’ll see the metal clip inside; use a small flathead screwdriver to carefully pry it open. The trickiest part is the metal plate bonding the mirror base to the glass—grip the base firmly and twist it slowly side to side, avoiding any harsh pulling. For the connector, press the clip before pulling it out. His high-trim model even had a rain sensor and auto-dimming circuitry, so extra care was needed. Pro tip: lay a towel on the dashboard beforehand to cushion the mirror in case it slips.

[AriannaDella]

When removing the rearview mirror yourself, pay attention to the safety rope. First lift the lower part of the mirror upwards, and you'll find the base is a ball joint structure with clips. Press the spring plate at the connection between the base and bracket with your thumb, while gently pushing the glass outward with your other hand. The X-Trail models after 2014 have a modified clip design, so it's recommended to search for disassembly diagrams of the corresponding year on forums first. The wiring harness connector is usually located in the headliner, with a green or purple clip that needs to be pinched to remove. Having disassembled three X-Trails, I found that models with auto-dimming have a separate ground wire fixed to the bracket. The entire process shouldn't take more than ten minutes, as the adhesive won't stick well again if exposed to the sun for too long.

[StTaylor]

To replace the dash cam, first remove the rearview mirror. Stand outside the vehicle and reach into the driver's seat, supporting the bottom of the mirror with your palm. Use your index finger and thumb to locate the gap in the ball joint. Press the bracket toward the roof while twisting counterclockwise until you hear a click to detach the mirror body. Note the MAX LOAD 2KG marking on the back of the mirror - do not exceed this weight. Leave the base on the windshield untouched; the metal plate is attached with special adhesive. On higher trim models, the mirror base may have blue/white wires and a black connector - remember their positions for reinstallation. The adhesive softens in summer, making removal easier.