are you trting to tighten the mirror glass or the mirror where it attaches to the body? I don't think glass is removable in 99. Only can try to press on glass to seat if unseated. not too hard.
- Remove the front door trim panel; refer to Section 501-05 .
- go to car-part.com for a used mirror. Page with * is cheapest seller.
- Remove the speaker.
- Remove the screws.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the speaker.
- Remove the outside rear view mirror (17682).
- Disconnect the power mirror wiring clips.
- Remove the outside rear view mirror nuts.
- Remove the outside rear view mirror.
- Feed the power mirror wiring through the opening in the front door (20124).
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SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors
2001 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Exterior Mirror Glass, 2001 model
Removal
NOTE: Exterior mirror glass is serviceable only on vehicles built after July of 2001.
NOTE: Passenger side exterior mirror shown, driver side exterior mirror similar.
All mirrors
- Position the glass in the full up position.
- Locate the notch at the bottom of the exterior mirror glass.
- Release the exterior mirror glass.
- Insert a long flat-bladed screwdriver in the notch.
- Push the screwdriver into the notch until the glass is released.
Heated mirrors
- Position aside the exterior mirror glass.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
All mirrors
- Remove the exterior mirror glass (17K707) passenger side or (17T675) driver side.
Installation
Heated mirrors
- Connect the electrical connectors.
All mirrors
- Position the exterior mirror glass on the exterior mirror motor.
- Place a hand against the back of the exterior mirror housing and a hand flat against the exterior mirror glass. Press the glass in place until fully seated.
This BMW remembers the settings for the mirrors, seats and steering wheel for each driver. These settings are saved to the particular key you use to start the car. For instance, if you use key number 2 to start the car, all settings will move to the #2 memory position. To set the memory, look at the buttons on the side of the driver seat. Once you have everything where you want it, press "M" and the red light will illuminate. Then press one of the buttons marked 1, 2 or 3. The settings will be saved to that number. If you are using key 1, save your settings to M1. Then, when you sart the car, everything will move to your defined settings.
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