My next unnecessary modification
06-21-14, 11:23 PM
#16
Reassembly is the reverse. Once you got everything sort of back together just use a few loose screws to hold the motor in place and start running your wires. There are two sets; one for the blinker and the other for the puddle light. This part really sucked - with very limited room for your fingers to work you have to thread the wires through the spring (not pictured), into the mounting bracket, and then out through the rubber gasket.
06-21-14, 11:32 PM
#17
Once you got the wires run, push the grimy gasket back together, snug up the motor and (bottom) bracket screws, and reattach the mirror glass. Reattach the mirror to the car door and connect the long wires to your leads and get ready for more fun. 
Pull the wire harness plug on the bottom of the door and run your wiring through here then out the "rear" plug on the outer side of the door and into the fender well.
Pull the wire harness plug on the bottom of the door and run your wiring through here then out the "rear" plug on the outer side of the door and into the fender well.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 06-22-14 at 08:29 AM.
06-21-14, 11:37 PM
#18
If you haven't guessed it yet the next step is to put the side of the car you are working on on a jack stand, remove the wheel and remove the inner fender shroud! This will allow you to easily access the front side marker light and turn signal which you gotta tap into to connect the lights. Plus you will be able to run your wiring clean and tucked away.
NOTE: You may choose to skip this step if you are using an alternate wiring method, esp. the puddle lights.
NOTE: You may choose to skip this step if you are using an alternate wiring method, esp. the puddle lights.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 07-07-14 at 03:30 PM.
06-22-14, 05:20 PM
#22
i bought those same mirrors from the same guy. I told him i didn't want them if he couldnt ship them to me pre-painted. He said he would look for my oem paint color and get back to me. But i already paid him. If he hasn't replied to me in another week, i'll be filing a dispute through paypal. yessiree bob. excellent writeup, ill be sure to print it out and give it to the mechanic @ the garage 
06-23-14, 06:38 AM
#23
i bought those same mirrors from the same guy. I told him i didn't want them if he couldnt ship them to me pre-painted. He said he would look for my oem paint color and get back to me. But i already paid him. If he hasn't replied to me in another week, i'll be filing a dispute through paypal. yessiree bob. excellent writeup, ill be sure to print it out and give it to the mechanic @ the garage
06-23-14, 06:53 AM
#25
The covers look good when the car is all worked over...that VIP style image. If the cover gap is filled, it looks If going that route, put LED lights on the bottom of the mirror and in the door handle pulls so that when you unlock the car, they come on to illuminate the exterior in those spots. Should work with the circuit that turns on the interior courtesy lights.
If the cover gap is filled, it looks If going that route, put LED lights on the bottom of the mirror and in the door handle pulls so that when you unlock the car, they come on to illuminate the exterior in those spots. Should work with the circuit that turns on the interior courtesy lights.
06-23-14, 03:22 PM
#27
Hmmm, not sure on that one. Before I started this thread I researched the forums and there are a few others who have done this - I just didn't pay attention to the year of those cars. I checked the ebay listing again and it shows compatability with 95-00. I would verify with the seller to be sure.
Last edited by Hiroshi12; 06-23-14 at 03:26 PM.
06-23-14, 03:33 PM
#28
Well they already come with LED puddle lights on the bottom of the mirror. I connected them to the parking lights so they are always on, though on a factory install I suppose they would be on the interior light circuit since the intent is to provide temporary illumination as you open the door, right?
06-23-14, 07:16 PM
#30
All the listings I saw some would say 95-00 and others would say 98-00, and some even both in the same ad! If you go to LexLS and look at the evolution of the LS the 98 model year states:
- Outer rearview mirror was changed to reduce wind noise.
I guess the only way to know for sure is to find a 98+ and compare
- Outer rearview mirror was changed to reduce wind noise.
I guess the only way to know for sure is to find a 98+ and compare