Maplight Mirror Retrofit
Cost
- $50-$150
Tools required
- flat head screwdriver
- philips screwdriver
- 8mm open end wrench
- 1/4 inch drive 8mm
- 1/4 inch drive 3 inch extension
- 1/4 inch ratchet
- multi-meter
Parts
- mirror
- stabilizer bar
- light bulbs
Source
you can source a mirror from only certain e30's
most e30 m3's
1990-1992 318is
and 1988+325is
Old rear view mirror
Remove the lower dash panel
- 3 flat head screws
- one clip on the steering column all the way in the back
- un-clip door gong
Remove a part of the door seal
Remove the hood hinge
- 1/4 in 8mm 3 inch extension ratchet and or a 8mm open end wrench is the easiest way to un bolt the hood hinge
Remove the speaker cover
- bottom right speaker phillips screw
Remove the speaker
Look for a black connector taped up in a harness
(excuse the wire taps they where there from a previous alarm i took it out but didn't take the time to remove each tap.)
Here it is plugged in
- purple/ green
- brown
I plugged the harness in the speaker area, and fed the wire up top with a coat hanger,
Plug it in to the mirror and tested the bulbs
Install the spring into the frame on the roof.
It pops in sideways.
Plug the check panel back in.
All done
Radar check
Map light check
Check panel check
Future mod
Possibly add led's inside these lights as they are not very bright
