Thursday, December 1, 2011
GD Subaru Impreza WRX STi CF Chargespeed Mirror Install
Tools Needed for installation the CF Chargespeed on Subaru Impreza WRX: • Power Drill w/ ž” Drill Bit (Eye protection also recommended) • Philips Screwdriver
*Before continuing, please note that you will have to SLIGHTLY enlarge the 3 mounting holes on your car door in order for the mounting screws to fit. This DOES NOT affect anything structurally, nor does it affect the stock screws that are used to mount the stock mirrors. (In other words, you will be able to mount the stock mirrors back on without a problem)
Disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for any damages done to your vehicle while attempting to install these mirrors.
Installation:
1. Remove door panel and inner triangular mirror piece. (I found it helpful to have the window rolled all the way down as well).
**There are a total of 4 screws that hold the mirror in place
2. Once the panel and triangular piece has been removed, this is what it should look like
3. Unplug the white harness that connects to the power-mirrors.
4. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the 3 screws. ***At this point, to prevent the mirror from falling and dropping on the ground, it would be very helpful to have someone hold the mirror from the outside BEFORE removing the final screw.
5. Also remove the black screw towards the front of the mirror (Figure 1- Screw #4) *I’d recommend lightly attaching the stock screws onto the stock mirrors during storage to help from losing them.
6. Now using your drill and your ž” drill bit, enlarge the 3 mounting holes. Take your time as to not accidentally damage anything. Don’t forget to EYE PROTECTION! Repeat this for all 3 screws.
7. Once the holes are enlarged, take one of the supplied screws and make sure that they slide into the newly enlarged hole.
8. Once this is confirmed, have your helper hold the CF mirror on the outside while you attach the screws from the inside. DO NOT Overtighten the screws!!!
9. Replace the door panel and the triangular mirror covers and you are DONE!
