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Look at the seal you remove to know where the wires are supposed to pass through because the dimple on the new one is not the right place. You can just cut a slit in the new one in the right place, but make sure the new gasket is seated properly before you tighten the final mounting screws.
There are only two ugly things I simply can't stand on the e55 I purchased, one the windshield cowl which I'll get around to replacing when I find one for a good price, and two the rotted torn up gasket seals for the side view mirrors. Well as everyone probably knows MB makes you purchase the whole assembly to get them, but I found some on Ebay for 65 bucks, I think its the same guy on the forum who goes by MBGaskets. But anyways put them in today and the fit is spot on, soooo much better.
Here's another cool "mod" to do if you are going to be taking your mirrors apart. Mine had the heated mirrors, a feature I never used. I found the blind spots in this car to be massive when using mirrors; I could lose an Excursion in them. I ordered the Euro mirror glass that has a convex outer edge. Since it is not the heated glass, the thick edge isn't there on the glass and it offers more surface area. Putting those mirrors on seems like it added 50% more viewing area.
Another tip, have a paint brush handy when disassembling. There's a bunch of dirt and crud that builds up on the inside; use that brush to clean the parts really good.
Do you have a direct link to these replacement mirrors?
I have some Euro spec mirror glasses sitting around. I also have (very expensive) right hand driver mirror glasses which auto dim if your door control module supports it. Extra cable harnesses are needed as well which i make custom made. This mod is only for a fanatic with deep pockets though. Most who asked before never bought them actually.
There are only two ugly things I simply can't stand on the e55 I purchased, one the windshield cowl which I'll get around to replacing when I find one for a good price, and two the rotted torn up gasket seals for the side view mirrors. Well as everyone probably knows MB makes you purchase the whole assembly to get them, but I found some on Ebay for 65 bucks, I think its the same guy on the forum who goes by MBGaskets. But anyways put them in today and the fit is spot on, soooo much better.
These are available on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/272661527949 and are made in the USA. I recently bought a set and they are nicely made. Installed without any trouble.
Just a heads up, unless you de-pin the connectors you will have to slightly cut the opening for the wires to get them through. I used Gorilla Gel super glue to seal mine back up after the wires were pushed through. They say to use tape, but I didn't think that would hold long term.
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