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