Land Rover Repair: Rear View Mirror on 96 Disco, rear view mirror, mirror base

Question
Like a lot of '96 Disco owners, my rear view mirror finally broke (leaked the fluid inside against the backside of the mirror) during the last heat wave. I have no problem with buying a recycled mirror and putting it in, but my Disco service manual doesn't describe how to remove the old one - it's a autodimming version and I can see the cables just above the windshield mount.  Thanks

Answer
Hi Greg,

here's what I've found:

INTERIOR MIRROR (96 MODELS)
Service repair no - 76.10.51 - Manual
Service repair no - 76.10.54 - Auto dimming

Remove

NOTE: To remove manual mirror, follow step 8 only.

1. Remove headlining front pocket.
2. Release left hand sun visor from clip and move aside.
3. Release sun visor clip screw cover.
4. Remove clip securing screw and remove clip.
5. Remove 2 screws securing sunroof ECU and move ECU aside.
6. Locate mirror multiplug, remove clip and disconnect multiplug.
7. Remove tape securing harness (behind headlining).
8. Release mirror from screen by applying sharp downward pressure to the base.

CAUTION: Do not use tools to assist removal. Mirror base should be moved in direction of arrow, parallel to windscreen.

9. Release harness from behind headlining and remove mirror.

Refit

10. Reverse removal procedure. Ensure harness is correctly routed in mirror base so it does not become trapped.

Hope this helps,

JohnMc