Monday, February 24, 2014
How to Replace Side View Mirrors
The side view mirror on most late-model domestic and import vehicles connects to an electric motor located inside a larger plastic mirror enclosure that bolts to the side of the door. The enclosure is made of highly durable ABS plastic to help reduce the likelihood of breaking the mirror if struck by a passing car. On occasion, the mirror, not the enclosure, takes a direct impact and the mirror cracks. If this happens, you can replace the mirror without replacing the enclosure.
Instructions
- 1
Push one side of the mirror into the enclosure. If changing the driver mirror, push the right side of the mirror into the enclosure. If you are changing the passenger mirror, push the left side of the mirror into the enclosure. This pushes the other side of the mirror out of the enclosure so you can reach behind it.
2Grasp the mirror by wrapping your fingers behind the mirror and pressing on the face with your thumb. Pull the mirror out of the assembly. The mirror glass has a metal clasp on the back that holds the mirror onto the mirror motor inside the enclosure. Pulling on the mirror releases the clasp and allows the mirror to pop off the motor.
3Place the new mirror into the enclosure with the same side pushed into the enclosure. Pop the clasp back onto the mirror motor by pushing on it until you hear it snap into place.
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