Lotus Elise Service Notes page 54

Lotus Service Notes Section TDM
To remove a glass, pull back the boot between mirror and plinth, and carefully prise the inboard edge of
the mirror surround from its retaining clips. Working around the mirror periphery, continue to prise the surround
from the housing taking care not to damage the paint on the housing. Press the new glass/surround into the
housing until all the retaining clips are engaged, and reposition the convoluted boot.
Replacement of mirror assembly
The mirror assembly locates in the plas-
tic injection moulded plinth via two spigots,
and is retained by a single screw tapping into
the lower spigot. To remove a mirror assem-
bly, use a cross head cranked screwdriver, or
similar tool, to remove the screw recessed into
the inside face of the mirror plinth.
Fixing
screw
Mirror assembly
Mirror mounting plinth
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Replacement of mirror plinth
The mirror plinth incorporates tapping
plates to accommodate a single screw into the
top leg, and a pair of M5 screws into the bot-
tom leg. Access to the recessed socket head
upper screw is readily available, but access
to the lower hex. head screws is difficult with
a fully assembled door. It is possible to ac-
cess the screws, using a suitable flexi-drive,
via the interior door handle aperture if the
handle is removed, but for easier access it is
necessary to remove the door assembly from
the beam (see sub-section BN.8).
When refitting, ensure that foam gaskets
are used between each leg of the plinth and
the door shell.
Socket head screw
Foam gaskets
Fixing screws inside door shell
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