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Originally Posted by codesplice
I'd love to see a DIY or at least quick overview of that install. I'm thinking about trying to do a similar mount for my V1's concealed display unit just for giggles.
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OK, as I've promised others in the past, I will post a DIY in the near future.
I'll give you a quick overview now though as it is pretty simple.
Obviously, remove your homelink mirror. There is a plug in the back and a screw to remove, then you can pull it out of the car.
The trickiest part was getting the thing to pop open without scratching the plastic, which I failed at.
Once open, there are three main pieces. The mirror portion, the electronic board, and the white spacer. In that order from front to back. You want to separate the mirror from the other two components.
Looking at the back of the mirror, you will see a black film. There is a square cut out of the black film for where the compass shines through. Just below that, take a razor blade and cut out a corner of the film about the size of the radar display. Then peel the black film off and clean the newly exposed section with some solvent or whatever works to remove the adhesive.
Now, cut out a small piece of double sided tape, stick it to the front of the radar display, then to the mirror in the space you just cut out. Place the mirror in the front housing followed by the electronic homelink board being careful not to mess up the wires connected to the radar display as it is a tight fit.
Now, on the white spacer, you will need to trim off a section about the size of the display where the spacer sits directly behind the display. Once you do that, place the spacer in. Make sure the radar wire is routed to the pre-cut wire notch near the main wires. Now, pop the back of the housing back on, and Ta-Da. Done.
I will add pictures soon. But this gives you the gist of things for now.