Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 2002 2.2 Door mirror removal problem

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Thu 19 Jun 2008 13:30
2002 2.2 Door mirror removal problem - wust588
Am having a new screen fitted early next week, so decided to remove the door mirrors. Have removed speakers and dash top so can see the square nuts. Using a 8mm extended allen key on the bolt head i've tried to undo them.
Trouble is, they are so tight!, and all that happens is that the nuts turn and damage the nut slot "ears". They seem r/h thread.
If I have this trouble, i'm assuming the screen fitters will/do as well. I wonder whether Renault loctite them in place.
Any ideas? many thanks John.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 19/06/2008 at 13:40

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Fri 11 Jul 2008 17:45
2002 2.2 Door mirror removal problem - pollardive
John , to, remove the mirrors on 1997 to 02 models you first remove two torx bolts from under the bonnot on the wing edge then you close the mirror inwards and at the bottom of the mirror appears a small hole . this is where you insert the 8mm allen key and loosen.the only bit undone from inside are the electric wires. hope this helps,
regards,
Kevin
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