What is the tutorial for removing the ball from the car's interior rearview mirror?

2 Answers
Ariana
07/24/25 7:21pm
The car's rearview mirrors are located on both sides of the front of the car and inside the front of the car. The car's rearview mirrors reflect the situation behind, beside, and below the car. Pinch the cylindrical part at the back of the rearview mirror, then rotate it counterclockwise by 45 degrees to remove it. After removal, the base of the interior rearview mirror will still adhere to the front windshield. When removing, be careful to apply appropriate force to avoid damaging the front windshield. Note that removing the interior rearview mirror can easily damage the base, leading to looseness after reinstallation.
Was this review help?
19
5
Share
Cheyenne
08/11/25 10:42am
I've done the removal and installation of that round ball on the car rearview mirror before, the part that attaches to the windshield. First, you need to park and turn off the engine for safety. Wearing gloves is crucial to protect your fingers from cuts. Use a small screwdriver or pliers to gently pry the edges of the ball base. Some cars have a snap-fit design—just twist it and it pops off. Don't force it to avoid cracking the glass. If there's wiring, like for anti-glare functionality, unplug the power connector first to prevent short circuits. After removing it, I noticed dust buildup inside. Cleaning it and reinstalling made it feel brand new. The whole process takes just a few minutes, but requires attention to detail. If it's stuck tight, check the vehicle manual or look up tutorials online for your specific model—don’t brute-force it. Before starting, it's best to prepare a tool kit in case you need extra tools, so you're not left scrambling last minute.
Was this review help?
7
5
Share
Expand All
More Forum Discussions

How many more years can a 2011 Passat last?

With proper maintenance, it can last around 10 years. Here are detailed specifications: 1. Interior: Features a dual-tone design primarily using leather, faux wood, and chrome finishes that create a modern aesthetic. In terms of materials, the new Passat has minimal exposed plastic components, with excellent leather and faux wood textures. 2. Powertrain: Offers three variants - a high-power 1.4T model, and two 2.0T models with different power outputs (low and high). The 1.4T high-power variant delivers 110kW maximum horsepower and 250N·m peak torque. The low-power tuned 2.0T version produces 137kW at 4100-6000rpm with 320N·m torque between 1500-4000rpm. The high-power 2.0T engine achieves 162kW maximum power and 350N·m torque at 4500-6250rpm.
13
0
Share

Why Can't the Jetta Engage Reverse Gear?

Possible reasons: 1. Loose gear shift mechanism: The Jetta model uses a multi-link gear mechanism. If the nylon bushings on the linkage are severely worn, it may cause difficulty or inaccuracy in gear selection. 2. Insufficient clutch free travel: As the clutch disc wears, the free travel gradually decreases, which can lead to incomplete clutch disengagement. Extended content: 1. Reverse gear, fully known as the reverse driving gear, is one of the three standard gears in a car. It is marked as R on the gear console and is designed to allow the vehicle to move backward, serving as a special driving gear. 2. The reverse gear is a driving gear present in all cars, typically marked with a capital letter R. When engaged, the vehicle moves in the opposite direction to the forward gear, enabling the car to reverse. 3. When the driver moves the gear lever to the reverse position, the reverse output gear inside the transmission engages with the output shaft, ultimately driving the wheels to rotate in the opposite direction for reversing.
10
3
Share

Is Blue for High Beam or Low Beam?

Here is the relevant introduction about whether blue represents high beam or low beam: 1. The high beam icon is blue: The line shape is straight. The low beam color is green, and the line is diagonally downward. 2. Extended information: From the dashboard, the high beam indicator shows the light projection angle as straight without any tilt. The high beam switch is the light lever on the left and right of the steering wheel. Pushing it toward the front of the car turns on the high beam, while pulling it back turns it off. Headlights, or combined headlights located at the front of the car, primarily serve lighting and signaling purposes. The light emitted by the headlights illuminates the road conditions ahead of the vehicle, enabling the driver to drive safely at night.
9
4
Share

Is a Car with a Damaged Frame Rail Still Worth Keeping?

It is not advisable to keep a car with a damaged frame rail, as repairing the frame rail classifies it as an accident vehicle, specifically a major accident vehicle. The overall structural integrity is compromised, making it highly dangerous. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Frame Rails: Frame rails absorb collision energy through crushing and bending deformation. The front frame rail alone is responsible for absorbing up to 60% of the total collision energy, while the rear frame rail, though bearing less pressure than the front, remains the primary energy absorber in rear-end collisions. Therefore, if the front or rear frame rails are damaged in an accident, their protective role for the passenger compartment during future driving will be significantly diminished. 2. Accident Vehicles: Accident vehicles refer to those that have undergone severe impacts, flooding, fire, etc., and still pose safety hazards even after repairs. Such vehicles are collectively referred to as accident vehicles. Their common characteristic is that when the vehicle is involved in a collision or damage, the frame rails or chassis are affected, requiring cutting, welding, and other extensive repairs.
11
3
Share

What Causes the Engine Warning Light to Illuminate in Jiangling Shunda?

The engine warning light may illuminate due to the following 7 main reasons: Sensor malfunction: This includes sensors such as coolant temperature, crankshaft position, air flow, intake air temperature, and oxygen sensors. When these sensors are damaged, have poor connections, or experience signal interruptions, the vehicle's ECU cannot accurately obtain engine data, triggering the engine warning light. Fuel/oil quality issues: Failure to use the manufacturer-recommended fuel and engine oil may cause engine wear, leading to the warning light activation. Poor combustion of air-fuel mixture: This can cause engine carbon buildup or knocking. When detected by oxygen sensors and reported to the ECU, the warning light will illuminate as an alert. Causes include spark plug failure, ignition coil failure, fuel pump failure, or fuel line blockage. Turbocharging issues: Problems with the intake boost system or turbocharger can trigger the warning light. The most common issue is turbocharger damage, often accompanied by oil leaks, excessive oil consumption, power loss, metallic noises, or blue/black exhaust smoke. Intake problems: Air intake issues may lead to engine pipe blockages, potentially triggering the warning light. A dirty air filter that hasn't been regularly cleaned can cause intake problems. Exhaust system issues: Exhaust faults can also activate the warning light. Common causes include rear oxygen sensor failure, catalytic converter problems, or exhaust camshaft and bearing failures. Using leaded gasoline, certain oil additives, physical damage to the catalytic converter, or fuel system malfunctions may cause catalytic converter failure. Anti-theft system malfunction: If the electronic anti-theft system fails or the anti-theft controller doesn't match the engine ECU, the system may prevent normal engine operation while illuminating the warning light. When the engine warning light illuminates, follow these steps: First, check if the engine is operating normally. If there's noticeable shaking, black smoke, or other abnormalities, avoid restarting the engine. Note: Never restart if the red warning light is on. If the engine can start, turn it off for 5-10 minutes. Then, without pressing the brake pedal, press the start button once or turn the key halfway to the ON position (without depressing the clutch). The vehicle will enter self-check mode after powering on. Wait 5-10 seconds to see if the warning light turns off. If the light remains on, visit a service center promptly. Technicians can use diagnostic tools to read trouble codes, identify specific issues, and perform targeted repairs.
16
1
Share

What does subsidiary brand mean?

Subsidiary brand refers to other brands operated by the same company. Specific meaning: Companies with multiple product lines usually have subsidiary brands, which can be understood as sub-brands. The essence of subsidiary brands is that a well-known brand is divided into different brands according to different categories, and these brands are all derived brands within the main brand. Main purposes: Many companies establish subsidiary brands when they grow larger, mainly for the following purposes: attracting other types of consumers and gaining market share; addressing the positioning issues of the main brand to achieve stable business returns; and expanding into overseas markets.
3
5
Share
Cookie
Cookie Settings
© 2025 Servanan International Pte. Ltd.