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Mirror Base Removal

  1. Remove the rearview mirror. (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL .)
  2. Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar.
    Fig 1: Winding Piano Wire End Around Bar
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    WARNING:
    • Always wear gloves when using piano wire. Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury.
    NOTE:
    • Use a long sawing action over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
  3. Remove the base by cutting the sealant along the perimeter using a sawing action.