Can the later model (post 2000my) folding door mirrors be fitted to earlier model Freelanders?
It is quite easy to fit the later mirrors and when finished looks no different from the fitting on the later cars. When I bought the new folding mirror it came with a big squidgy rubber backing which you don’t need. You then have to enlarge one of the existing bolt holes by a small amount and trim a projection on the plastic housing and you are done. It took me minutes and that was slow because I couldn’t believe how easy it was and kept thinking I had made a mistake. LCYP100580 x 3off (screw) – total £0.81 LCTG000010 x 1off (securing-ring) £1.62 LCRB00421PMD x1 (UA8C mirror and housing) £78 all plus vat makes a total of £94.51. The electrical side which includes heating and adjustment is simply a plug in job, couldn’t be simpler. Incidently you may notice that the mirror gets hot. That is because the heated mirror is on permanently.
