Hi guys,

My side mirrors are getting squeaky and sometimes they completely get stuck before I have to command them to fold/unfold again. I wanted to lube them up with some white lithium or silicone grease. While I'm at it, I plan to lube the sunroof sliders as well.

Whats the best way to get access to the mirror folding mechanism to lubricate them? Should I take the mirror cover off and risk damaging it? or can't the mirror just pop right off as well?

TIA!

I just use some silicone spray lubricant. Enables you to spray between sections. No need to dismantle, but does need redoing every 3-4 months.

Just use some quick dry silicone lube with the pipe attachment to get right in there as you excercise the mirrors, you don't want to use grease, oil, WD40 etc as it'll just clog up with dust and crud.

As Steveg said, do it every few months to keep it smooth. Fuji White / Jet 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster

the problem is with aluminium oxidation. lubrication will not solve the problem.You can put some dry grease, but it helps fow just while. Beter is to remove plastic cover then remove oxided aluminium and then lube it.