Rindelmach1 14 Report post Posted October 3, 2020 I have a driver side sport mirror for 69 mach 1 but the cable is cut. I bought a new cable & remote that is already attached to the mirror. How do i install it on the sports mirror housing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 597 Report post Posted October 3, 2020 I think the remote is too big in diameter to drill a bigger hole in the housing and pedestal. They made at least two types of remotes, one of which would allow you to pry the pot metal back from the ball at the end of each cable. Then remove the cables from the remote, string them through the housing and pedestal and reattach to the remote. Can you show a closeup of the remote? The cable looks longer than the drivers side to me, but someone else should be able to verify 1 det0326 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rindelmach1 14 Report post Posted October 3, 2020 i'm not sure i should take needle noes plyers and lift the cable. I'd hate to break it. see photo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 597 Report post Posted October 3, 2020 That's the type that is removable. According to what I've read previously, you have to open that slot using a knife, screwdriver, etc. The ball that is swagged to the cable will come out the round opening. According to the person that did it, if you are very careful you can get the cables out without breaking the casting. I suspect that I would start at the bottom and first get the cable shield loose and out of the casting (in the same manner) and that would take spring pressure off the ball at the cable end. I don't know, but maybe a little heat would help, but you'd have to be very careful. Let us know what works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fvike 173 Report post Posted October 3, 2020 Just press down the adjuster knob to release tension, and remove the cables. 3 det0326, RPM and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rindelmach1 14 Report post Posted October 3, 2020 Mission Accomplished! thanks for the advice. My pics posted for the next guy. Yeah had to open the slots with some screw drivers 2 RPM and Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conway 272 Report post Posted October 3, 2020 fvike; Thank you for posting the info w/pics. Explains what that big ass spring is doing in there. Thanks, Brian 1 fvike reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
det0326 192 Report post Posted October 4, 2020 also if I remember correctly the cables have to go back in the same hole or the knob won't be in sync with the mirror. This is because the knob housing is clocked to go into door panel housing only one way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
