body and interior Mirror Cage nut

[1972-2002]

so I want to put on a passenger side mirror and I need a cage nut to install it. I check with Roger at Roger's Tii and he says they are NLA. Bummer. what do I do? Any thoughts on how to install a mirror?

 

garry

[PaulTWinterton]

Huh?  This must be a new NLA part. They are delicate and don't last if you remove and replace.  If you do find them (I bought mine from a BMW dealer) they are assembled incorrectly in my opinion.

 

The idea is that they are flush with the outer door skin surface and have a flat bar nut tightened to the inner surface of the door skin.  When you receive the cage, the flat bar nut is held below a détente, and when you tighten the bolt the cage distorts because the nut can't pass the détente.  Best to move the nut above the détente before use.  Hope that's clear. 

 

Edited February 18, 2015 by PaulTWinterton

[Stevenc22]

I got the correct cage nut from blunt however after a year the mirror was loose. Most likely due to the problem identified above. I ended up replacing the oem cage nut with a collapsible leg nut that i just happened to have lying around and it worked great!

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Steel-Blind-Jack-Nut-1-4-20x0-71-/321243033399?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6393

Edited February 18, 2015 by Stevenc22

[kiva667]

I have a couple extra OE cage nuts lying around. PM me your address and I'll stick them in an envelope (with padding) and send 'em gratis.

Edited February 18, 2015 by kiva667

[Mike Self]

When you go to install the pax side mirror, remove your driver's side mirror and its bracket, and make a paper template using the front edge of the door and the sill trim as locators.  Then turn the template over and you'll have the proper location for your pax side mirror.

 

While you have the driver's side mirror off, measure those keyhole-shaped holes so you can duplicate 'em on the pax side.  Once you've drilled the holes and filed out the notches, be sure and dab a little paint around those raw edges, otherwise I'll guarantee you'll have rust.  And if given enough time, the rust will allow the cage nuts to pull through.

 

cheers

mike

[PaulTWinterton]

I have a couple extra OE cage nuts lying around. PM me your address and I'll stick them in an envelope (with padding) and send 'em gratis.

 

 Good on ya, kiva667

 

 

While you have the driver's side mirror off, measure those keyhole-shaped holes so you can duplicate 'em on the pax side. Once you've drilled the holes and filed out the notches, be sure and dab a little paint around those raw edges, otherwise I'll guarantee you'll have rust. And if given enough time, the rust will allow the cage nuts to pull through.

 

Good advice.