Rearview Mirror Maplight

How do you replace the bulb in the 1969 chrome backed Rearview maplights??

I'm probally gona feel dumb when someone answers this.


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Basically, you pull the lens/light out of the mirror to do it. I think there are instructions on George's site, www.buickperformance.com

 

That is how I did it on my '70, and I think they are the same as far as replacing lights.

 

I can't find anything on that website about mirrors except the info on which years had chrome backed mirrors and which didn't.
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69 has the stainless back inside mirror with the map light being an option. Although there is some debate about a clean changeover date the black finished back came out in the 72 model year.

 

Yeah Thanx..
I need some directions on how to replace that maplight in the chrome backed mirrors before i hack it apart.. Looks like thats the only option ..
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Well it has to be done carefully. You squeeze the sides together(not the ends but the thin sides that run longways) and it will come right out. Hopefully your plastic is not brittle. HTH



ps, forgot to mention you remove the lense first, just pry that off with a small screw driver or penknife blade, then do what I said above

 

Bill is correct. You go in though the lens cover hole. If you take it apart you are asking to be the proud owner of a retired mirrror. It is easy to tear the rubber liner.

 

Just try prying the outer edge of the light lens with your fingernail first. if you are about to pull your nail off then try a small screw driver. Clean the contacts with some fine steel wool wool when apart sometimes that is all they need and the fuse type looking bulb is still good. You will be able to see if broken inside.

 

thnx guys
I think I left it on too long because it was working last month and now it isn't.
Hopefully its something simple.

 

Which cars came with the chromed mirror with the map light option???

 

To my belief they did not make any in the 68-72 era with chrome.

 

I think i had too many things going on at once here,,,i meant the stainless backed mirror,,not chromed!!!

 

Yes they made those until the 72 model when they went to the black back. There are members with personal experience indicating the transition was not clean.

 

A little off subject but when I replaced my windshield it came with the button glued on for the later style mirror . Is there any way to get it off with out breaking the windshield . Also Duane if I leave it one will I take a points hit ?
thanks

 

Try spray on decal and adhesive remover and heat it with a hair dryer. YOu can buy the remover from Advance Auto or Auto Zone.