Here is a short tutorial on how to remove the mirror cap on your Mercedes ML from 2013
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Trim and Panel Removal Tools :
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Mechanics Tools Set :
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Plastic removal tool:
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Torx:
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-Long torx Screwdriver T15 T20 T25 T27 T30(use torx t20 to remove the car exterior door handles almost all cars have this screw)
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Small Electric Drill Cordless Screwdriver:
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Hooks:
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Flexible Magnetic Pick Up Tool:
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Rubber Eraser disk:
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LED Flashlight:
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Infrared Thermometer:
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Here are some cheap tools that I use daily in my workshop:
Plastic removal tool:
-11 pieces removal tool set (I have bought this one for almost 3 years and I still use it)
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/basZfJg8
-22 pieces of a removal tool set
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Torx:
-Torx Screwdriver Set from T5 to T30
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cdIOzPBK
-Long torx Screwdriver T15 T20 T25 T27 T30(use torx t20 to remove the car exterior door handles almost all cars have this screw)
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cDOzHHLw
Small Electric Drill Cordless Screwdriver:
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/iAkSGXm
Hooks:
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bGDvRimM
Flexible Magnetic Pick-Up Tool:
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/btR4NInm
Rubber Eraser disk:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Bf9SSEya (I use this to remove old Stickers and double side tape left on the car after I remove badges)
LED Flashlight:
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/CbIfLBK
Infrared Thermometer:
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DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!
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Thank you for the tutorial, I replaced the side camera on my 2018 GLE350.
Is this the same as a w164 ml?
Enjoyed your video. Need some advice, wife has a 2004 Mercedes ML350, she folded mirror in and pull into carport hitting column and popped off the exterior cover of passenger side mirror, I put the cover back on but now, when the mirror is folded in, it hits the window 3 or 4 time, roll the window down and it hits the door.
Can you advise what to do?
Nice video, thanks man! But there is one more clip which needs to be picked up before the removal. It is right in the top of the black disc. I noticed it only after I broke it while removal… 🙁
Thanks from Germany Brother!
Some has an idea on how to do it on a w209
Thank you! How about B180 cdi 2012?? Is it the same? Cheers
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Great video! Worked on my CLS63! Great video brother, many thanks from UK!
Thank you — very clearly explained.
Very good videos my friend, keep up the good work. You are right, not many or any ML videos so your videos are very useful for me as I have a ML350 2012
Keep up the good work
Does this way works on W177 ?
works for the GL450?
Where are you located?
does the housing cover just snap back on or ?
Fyi some mirror covers have a screw holding it on from the inside, you pull the mirror glass out first then undo the screw then pop the cover up. On mine the driver side had no screw but passenger did. Do what he showed
mine has got a triangle shaped metal part but i got no idea where it comes from . Only saw it drop off after i removed the cover. Do you know where the triangle metal part belongs to?
How do you change a r231 sl mirror cover?
In my case i had to replace the whole thing and for that you need to remove the door panel
Do not remove the mirror just make it flat in the housing and remove the housing do not make an easy job hard.
Thank you. I foolishly watched some American videos and broke a tab trying to prise it off. Thank goodness I found your video. 2 sides both done now.