door mirror indicator repeater

oldgreybloke · Aug 20th, 2018, 21:57

I have noticed some water on the inside of the repeater lens in the door mirror of my recently acquired 2011 v70. Does anyone know how to remove the lens so that I can dry it out and seal it effectively before corrosion sets in?
Thankyou

I-S · Aug 20th, 2018, 22:28

Adjust the mirror all the way inwards (so you have a lovely view of the side of the car). You should now be able to get your fingers behind the edge of the mirror glass. Apply gentle pressure and you should be able to pop the mirror glass off the adjustable carrier. This now allows you access to the back of the repeater. If you remove the bulb you might then be able to dry out the lamp, and apply any extra sealing needed from inside the mirror housing.

CTCNetwork · Aug 22nd, 2018, 10:35

Hi,

Strange, on my S80 you can fully remove the repeater by carefully removing the mirrors plastic cover. Repeater and bulb together should come free.

Likely either the bulb holder may not have been refitted correctly to give the water ingress, or the seam may be cracked/separating?

Des. . .

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oldgreybloke Master Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 14:02 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: peterborough	door mirror indicator repeater I have noticed some water on the inside of the repeater lens in the door mirror of my recently acquired 2011 v70. Does anyone know how to remove the lens so that I can dry it out and seal it effectively before corrosion sets in? Thankyou __________________ XC 60 D5 230 SE Lux. Polestar Engineered. TVR Chimaera 500 - regrettably departed Porsche RS Carrera 2.7 - In my dreams... Semper in excretia sumus, solim profundum variat

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I-S Premier Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huddersfield	Adjust the mirror all the way inwards (so you have a lovely view of the side of the car). You should now be able to get your fingers behind the edge of the mirror glass. Apply gentle pressure and you should be able to pop the mirror glass off the adjustable carrier. This now allows you access to the back of the repeater. If you remove the bulb you might then be able to dry out the lamp, and apply any extra sealing needed from inside the mirror housing. __________________ Our Car 2011 V70 D5 Geartronic Polestar - 38.6mpg over 45524 miles Replaced by

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Strange, on my S80 you can fully remove the repeater by carefully removing the mirrors plastic cover. Repeater and bulb together should come free. Likely either the bulb holder may not have been refitted correctly to give the water ingress, or the seam may be cracked/separating? Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

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