need help removing cover on rh side mirror

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Apr 13, 2011 | 10:02 PM

suess15

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need help removing cover on rh side mirror

My mirror cover on my 2007 ES350 Rh side view mirror is cracked and I would like to replace it, the inner parts are fine its just the outer shell that needs to be replaced, but I need some help on how you take it off and replace the new shell on....thanks

Apr 14, 2011 | 01:24 PM

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I have the same situation, the outer cover broke and I was able to get a used unit on ebay. I understand there are 4 screws behind the mirror that hold the 2 covers, so you donot have remove the whole mirror from the door (painful option). So it is kind of easy.
My problem is I need to know how the mirror is connected and how to remove/pull it ? is there a tape holding it ? ... 4 clips that needs pulling out ?

Apr 14, 2011 | 03:07 PM

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It turns out that, yes, you can just remove the mirror itself from the unit without messing with the door.

There are four claws at the top & bottom of the mirror that hold the glass to the backing. Tilt the mirror all the way up and use a moulding remover to disengage the two bottom clips. You'll be able to slide the glass up and away.

The installation is the reverse of this.

I don't know anything about replacing the cover at this point.

Apr 15, 2011 | 07:24 AM

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Thanks, I will give that a try this weekend and hope to take pictures of the cover removal.

Apr 27, 2011 | 07:06 AM

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With help from Dreyfus's instructions I was able to remove the mirror and replace the broken back and frame which I got from Ebay. My mirror did not need replacing. In the picture I show the 4 screws that open the whole case including the floor light. To remove the mirror follow Dreyfus's intructions.

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May 1, 2011 | 10:50 AM

ar1216

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Can you send me the link where you got the mirror cover from and how much did you paid.

thank you

May 2, 2011 | 09:57 AM

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Can you send me the link where you got the mirror cover from and how much did you paid.

thank you

I was lucky enough to find them on Ebay, they were used but the colour was what I was looking for. I would keep checking on ebay, you will find them but may take some time. If you want new then contact http://lexus.sewellparts.com/