How to Remove and Replace a BMW X3 (G01) Mirror & Mirror Cap

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3 жыл бұрын

I made this video on how to remove and replace the mirror caps on my 2018+ BMW X3 (G01) to hopefully help others.
I have done a few small cosmetic mods on my car myself over lockdown, and used youtube to show me how.
I tried searching online for a specific video or help for an X3 but couldn't find any.....so I made one myself.
Below is the link to the X3M style Mirror Caps I installed. There are others available, but these are what I ordered. Very reasonably priced and the quality was really good on the ones I received:
a.aliexpress.com/_mNvsjGj
Thanks for watching, I hoped this helps you in some small way.

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@tomsawyer480 2 жыл бұрын

I just did it accordingly on the facelift model and it’s really that easy. 15 minutes. Nothing broke, the caps fit just as well as the original ones. Thanks for the instructions!

@vegetazigi381 Жыл бұрын

did you change front grill in LCI

@tomsawyer480 Жыл бұрын

@@vegetazigi381 no

@tobydeane2066 3 жыл бұрын

Mine all done and fitted quickly. Only a couple mins each side thanks to your very clear and helpful video. Many thanks again and look forward to your futures videos.

@neeleshsaladi3800 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, How is the quality of it now? And did you bought from the link given in caption?

@samhawkes3263 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and just ordered these for my 40d. I think you having a gloss black finish really helps with the extra mods you have fitted. Not sure the front splitter or side skirts would look quite as good on my photonic Blue 🤔👍🏻

@AdslabCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Than Lyon for the video 🙏🏼 doing them on my x5 tonight 👍🏼

@joopstam-tk3mz 10 ай бұрын

thank you for the video, installed those on x3 2022 LCI and it fit well, as other commented, no need to remove mirror glass

@satchemodo6609 2 жыл бұрын

Echo what the others have said, great video and very helpful! Cheers

@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049 4 ай бұрын

This was a very helpful video and you’re right no need to remove the mirror

@boybitzprod Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@egomez1986 Ай бұрын

Thanks follow your instructions and was able to install them without any issue,

@amaam3 Жыл бұрын

great and clear instructions

@johnchen997 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@asmasters7132 Жыл бұрын

Simply great!

@jaylove9987 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of screw is holding the motor in? I replaced mine but lost the screw

@felizh82 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Please share where I can buy the trim set to remove the mirror. Thanks

@kemisani9550 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! 🍻

@jordydecaesemaeker4557 Жыл бұрын

Hello, are the side skirts from maxton ? And do they come in front of the side lightning ? Thnx

@enriquevazquez3059 Жыл бұрын

It be compatible with 2022 x3?

@Capten1001 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Any video on the front lip splitter? What is your opinion on getting a one piece front lip vs the ones that come in 4 pcs that have to be screwed on together before mounting on the car? Thanks.

@shahhussein2564 2 ай бұрын

Did you find the answer to this?

@tobydeane2066 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Keep them coming. Where did you get the trim tools from Thanks

@ghostrider3547 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope it helps people. Trim tools were just £10 from Amazon. 👍🏻 neilsen ct2287 Car Trim Removal and Moulding Set, Red www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004OEL4LW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7JEWEN04T1BGKC8RKR4Z

@ialaddin Жыл бұрын

How did those hold up so far?

@Blackwizard18 Жыл бұрын

Where did u get the m logo from your mirror?

@andrew24911 3 жыл бұрын

What front lip splitter is that? Thanks for the quick video

@ghostrider3547 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, the splitter is the below: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X3-G01-X3M-GLOSS-BLACK-M-PERFORMANCE-FRONT-LIP-SPLITTER-SPOILER-OEM-FIT-17-/164122998008?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I had it on my 20d, but have since got an M40i. I put the splitter on my M40i and recorded it, so will put a video up soon hopefully.

@luisb8942 2 жыл бұрын

Great 👍 video. Do you have the link how may I get the front lip please. Tyvm

@ghostrider3547 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, below is the front lip spoiler I have in my car. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164122998008?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_0ndp6bySf2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=36rQjoJ8RVG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@ialaddin Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ht6501 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. I feel confident enough to do them myself now. With the extra piece of trim at the top of the new caps, do you notice any increase in wind noise?

@ghostrider3547 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, no not really, maybe a little bit but nothing that I notice. A small sacrifice for a slightly cooler look 😂

@ht6501 2 жыл бұрын

@@ghostrider3547 I've done them now and I'm very please with the carbon look. I don't notice any wind noise difference at all. Thanks again.

@neeleshsaladi3800 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Did you ordered from the Aliexpress?? Is it a trustable site? Please let me know

@neeleshsaladi3800 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, How is the quality of it now? Do they came off any time? Or everything is good?

@ghostrider3547 2 жыл бұрын

Quality of them are just the same as when I installed them. No colour change or warping etc 👍🏻

@daviddaniels9352 Жыл бұрын

When driving at high-speed do the mirrors make a whistling sound?...

@ghostrider3547 Жыл бұрын

Yeah a little bit, but only noticeable if the window is open. It is the same on the genuine X3M mirrors also. 👍🏻

@bobslap9017 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Which badge do you have on the grill? Cheers

@ghostrider3547 2 жыл бұрын

It is a gloss black “M” side fender badge. 👍🏻

@samhawkes3263 2 жыл бұрын

@@ghostrider3547 after watching your video I bought and fitted the wing mirrors. Looks brilliant and your instructions were superb 👍🏻. I’ve found the M double slated front grille online for £59 and I’ll look for the side fender M badge but how did you fit it? Any links appreciated 👍🏻

@Levelsoftalk 2 жыл бұрын

@@ghostrider3547 how did you attach that to the grill!? I have the same black badge lying around

@darrenturner4352 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the front spoiler from

@ghostrider3547 2 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164122998008?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_0ndp6bySf2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=36rQjoJ8RVG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@samhawkes3263 3 жыл бұрын

Did you have to replace your front Kidney Grille to get the M logo? Trying to find this online 👍🏻

@ghostrider3547 3 жыл бұрын

The badge didn’t come in my double slat grille so I ordered a cheap x3m grille badge from Ali express that fit on my grilles (so that I had the fixing for the grille badge. I then removed the cheap looking x3m badge (as looked cheap and mine isn’t an X3M), ordered a gloss black “m” fender badge from eBay and stuck that on the grille badge fixing. 😀. Subtle but looks quite good in my opinion haha.

@samhawkes3263 3 жыл бұрын

@@ghostrider3547 superb mate, it looks really good and I can see you’ve done some investigating to find a good solution. I’ve the standard gloss black grille but realise from looking I’d need that double slate type before doing the same. I’ve ordered the wing mirrors so that’s one job done and then I’ll sort the grilles 😉👍🏻

@ghostrider3547 3 жыл бұрын

These are the grilles I put in mine if it helps. Had them for a long time and they have been great quality: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRILLE-FOR-BMW-X3-X4-G01-G02-SPORT-KIDNEY-DOUBLE-SLAT-M-LOOK-GLOSS-BLACK-/274005168304?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

@naumanrahim 2 жыл бұрын

Whats your car color?

@ghostrider3547 2 жыл бұрын

Black Sapphire

@justinknight7177 3 жыл бұрын

will this mirror fit my 2014 X3 28i?

@ghostrider3547 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I don’t think the ones I have would as these fit the G series X3. The 2014 X3 is known as an F25 model, so you would need something like the below link: a.aliexpress.com/_mtCij85

@MrColorsodio Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thanks

@tyleralcala6429 Жыл бұрын

Tried this and shattered my mirror. It’s not necessary to remove. Did the other side just prying off the cap and it worked perfectly. I recommend not doing this!