Removing mirror joystick from window trim?

Vintalage · 04-07-2004, 03:22 PM

Can someone please tell me how to remove the mirror joystick from the window trim. It's impossible to remove. It won't budge. I don't know which tabs I should move. And when I do try to, it won't do anything. I need help. Explain to me how to do this.

Vintalage · 04-07-2004, 09:28 PM

You've got to be kidding me. Anyone?

Dr_Kyle · 04-07-2004, 10:00 PM

I have two scars from taking that damn thing out. I only know the one hour method.

Just keep on trying.

MSJHWT · 04-07-2004, 10:36 PM

I think I just shoved mine till that sucker popped out.....I can't recall though, been a year since I took apart my interior...but I think it just popped out after much pushing.

Vintalage · 04-07-2004, 11:07 PM

Didn't break anything did you?

MSJHWT · 04-08-2004, 09:58 AM

I broke a lot of stuff, the window trim wasn't one of them, though

Heh, actually no only piece I broke was the shifter trim broke off one of the pieces holding it in and on one of the HVAC rings I broke one of the clips.

2002AmSE · 04-09-2004, 09:24 AM

I dont have to worry about that ever, mine keeps "sinking" into the window, seems to detach itself, and I pull it back up every once a week or so, and it seems to snap back up in place

Vintalage · 04-09-2004, 10:28 AM

Man, this thing still won't budge.

Vintalage · 04-09-2004, 10:33 AM

I'm screwed.

RamAirGT22 · 04-09-2004, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2002AmSE

I dont have to worry about that ever, mine keeps "sinking" into the window, seems to detach itself, and I pull it back up every once a week or so, and it seems to snap back up in place

Yeah mine too. About once everyfew days i check it and it's out of place and tilted. It doesn't go all the way down but maybe a inch to 1/2 inch down and to the side. Thought I was the onlyone with this....

tenspeed · 04-09-2004, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2002AmSE

I dont have to worry about that ever, mine keeps "sinking" into the window, seems to detach itself, and I pull it back up every once a week or so, and it seems to snap back up in place

My 02 SE do that too. Any time I touch it the stick falls into the hole. I roll the window down to adjust the mirror.

2002AmSE · 04-09-2004, 07:57 PM

Wow, I guess we arent the only people with sticks that just randomly seem to drop, but vintalages seems to be stuck. That makes me want to bring it in for warrenty just because I know its common-issue

Did you break something, is that why you say you are screwed?? Why do you need it off in the first place?

Vintalage · 04-09-2004, 10:36 PM

Based on what you guys are telling me, I suppose I should be glad mine isn't popping off cause i'd hate for it to just drop in when it's time to use it.

I need it off because i'm getting my trim accented in Brushed aluminum. I'm sending it to a company (ultra graphics) to get done.

Vintalage · 04-15-2004, 10:35 AM

Finally got that mofo off. How did I do it? To be brief, I broke it. I was not intending to. I was prying one of the legs that hold the circular trim piece on then I heard a crack. So I said, F it and just cracked it some more until it was out. So let me tell you, this isn't easy at all. And it doesn't pop right out. I've attached pics below.

Now I need a new circular trim piece. Anyone know the part # for it?

Vintalage · 04-15-2004, 10:44 AM

Back of window trim piece

iceman · 04-15-2004, 10:45 AM

hehe I gotta take mine out today, I did it before I'll see if I can do it without breakin it because I don't remember how I did the first time :/

Rich · 04-15-2004, 12:39 PM

man this seems like a real pain to get out. i think if send my stuff in ill just leave the knob in there and let him CF over it. he could probably do that right?

iceman · 04-17-2004, 10:18 AM

ok here's how not to break it

(be careful during all of this as the plastic breaks easy)

Pic 1:

The circled area, youll see a flat spot - get a small flathead screwdriver in there, and pry the mirror switch enclosure towards the other side of the panel - push on the stick and it'll pop right out.

That leaves you with:

Pic 2:

use a flathead to (carefully) pry in the 3 circled tabs, and push that trim ring out the front of the panel.

Then you'll be left with pic #3 - just reverse to reinstall. You might have to bend the 3 plastic tabs on the ring back in a little bit so they catch when reinstalled.

gross · 04-17-2004, 01:10 PM

Anyone know the part number for that trim ring? when I bought my Grand AM it was missing.

iceman · 04-17-2004, 01:27 PM

how does your power mirror stick stay in w/out that trim /

04-07-2004, 03:22 PM	#1
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Removing mirror joystick from window trim? Can someone please tell me how to remove the mirror joystick from the window trim. It's impossible to remove. It won't budge. I don't know which tabs I should move. And when I do try to, it won't do anything. I need help. Explain to me how to do this. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-07-2004, 09:28 PM	#2
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	You've got to be kidding me. Anyone? __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-07-2004, 10:36 PM	#4
MSJHWT Green with Envy AKA: Justin Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 36 Posts: 980 Vehicle: 02 GA SE V6/99 TransAm	I think I just shoved mine till that sucker popped out.....I can't recall though, been a year since I took apart my interior...but I think it just popped out after much pushing. __________________ ** My RankMyRide Site ~~Representing the SEs~~** NEW Best NITROUS ET: 14.283@ 96.27 MPH

04-07-2004, 11:07 PM	#5
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Didn't break anything did you? __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-08-2004, 09:58 AM	#6
MSJHWT Green with Envy AKA: Justin Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 36 Posts: 980 Vehicle: 02 GA SE V6/99 TransAm	I broke a lot of stuff, the window trim wasn't one of them, though Heh, actually no only piece I broke was the shifter trim broke off one of the pieces holding it in and on one of the HVAC rings I broke one of the clips. __________________ ** My RankMyRide Site ~~Representing the SEs~~** NEW Best NITROUS ET: 14.283@ 96.27 MPH

04-07-2004, 10:00 PM	#3
Dr_Kyle Better Than Ever AKA: Doctor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 40 Posts: 2,116 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	I have two scars from taking that damn thing out. I only know the one hour method. Just keep on trying. __________________ Looking for Performance Parts? Click Here to check out Doctor Speed! Best ET: 14.664 @ 94.82 MPH Doctor Speed - Grand Am Performance Parts My Cardomain Page

04-09-2004, 09:24 AM	#7
2002AmSE 3.4L SE1 54.5k miles Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Minnesota, USA Age: 35 Posts: 506 Vehicle: White 2002 GrandAm SE1	I dont have to worry about that ever, mine keeps "sinking" into the window, seems to detach itself, and I pull it back up every once a week or so, and it seems to snap back up in place __________________ White 2002 Grand Am SE1 3.4L 54,500 miles

04-09-2004, 10:28 AM	#8
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Man, this thing still won't budge. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-09-2004, 10:33 AM	#9
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	I'm screwed. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano] Last edited by iceman; 05-08-2004 at 02:37 PM.

04-09-2004, 07:57 PM	#12
2002AmSE 3.4L SE1 54.5k miles Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Minnesota, USA Age: 35 Posts: 506 Vehicle: White 2002 GrandAm SE1	Wow, I guess we arent the only people with sticks that just randomly seem to drop, but vintalages seems to be stuck. That makes me want to bring it in for warrenty just because I know its common-issue Did you break something, is that why you say you are screwed?? Why do you need it off in the first place? __________________ White 2002 Grand Am SE1 3.4L 54,500 miles

04-09-2004, 10:36 PM	#13
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Based on what you guys are telling me, I suppose I should be glad mine isn't popping off cause i'd hate for it to just drop in when it's time to use it. I need it off because i'm getting my trim accented in Brushed aluminum. I'm sending it to a company (ultra graphics) to get done. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-15-2004, 10:35 AM	#14
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Finally got that mofo off. How did I do it? To be brief, I broke it. I was not intending to. I was prying one of the legs that hold the circular trim piece on then I heard a crack. So I said, F it and just cracked it some more until it was out. So let me tell you, this isn't easy at all. And it doesn't pop right out. I've attached pics below. Now I need a new circular trim piece. Anyone know the part # for it? Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano] Last edited by Vintalage; 04-15-2004 at 10:42 AM.

04-15-2004, 10:44 AM	#15
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Back of window trim piece Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

04-15-2004, 10:45 AM	#16
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	hehe I gotta take mine out today, I did it before I'll see if I can do it without breakin it because I don't remember how I did the first time :/ __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

04-15-2004, 12:39 PM	#17
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	man this seems like a real pain to get out. i think if send my stuff in ill just leave the knob in there and let him CF over it. he could probably do that right?

04-17-2004, 10:18 AM	#18
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	ok here's how not to break it (be careful during all of this as the plastic breaks easy) Pic 1: The circled area, youll see a flat spot - get a small flathead screwdriver in there, and pry the mirror switch enclosure towards the other side of the panel - push on the stick and it'll pop right out. That leaves you with: Pic 2: use a flathead to (carefully) pry in the 3 circled tabs, and push that trim ring out the front of the panel. Then you'll be left with pic #3 - just reverse to reinstall. You might have to bend the 3 plastic tabs on the ring back in a little bit so they catch when reinstalled. Attached Thumbnails __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

04-17-2004, 01:10 PM	#19
gross GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SF, SD Posts: 7 Vehicle: 97 Grand AM SE	Anyone know the part number for that trim ring? when I bought my Grand AM it was missing.

04-17-2004, 01:27 PM	#20
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	how does your power mirror stick stay in w/out that trim / __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

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