I have a 2001 MDX with a blackened rear view mirror. I am trying to replace it but cannot remove mirror itself from the metal windshield mount. I have seen videos that say pinch the metal retention tab towards the windshield as well as the opposite direction towards the inside of the cab. I have tried both and cannot remove. But before I push harder I'd like to confirm which direction I should be moving that tab. Can anyone confirm which direction to pinch the tab to remove the rear view mirror?



Rear view mirror gone black



retention tab on back or rear view mirror

 

Update: I was able to remove the mirror but it was extremally difficult. I pushed the tab up and down and had to use a tool to push the pin towards the windshield because my fingers could only hold it for a few seconds. Eventually it came off but I don't know which direction of pushing the tab made a difference.

The new problem is I cannot get the new mirror to 'snap' into place firmly. After looking at the mount on the windshield and the mounting clip/hardware on the mirror I don't even see how this snaps into place?? What part of the hardware on the mirror is supposed to 'snap' into place on the windshield mounting piece???



Mounting hardware on the rearview mirror

Mounting plate on the windshield for the rearview mirror.

 

Here's what the service manual says about it:

 

Thank you DundukovEM.