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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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So,

After replacing both side mirrors with used units I finally have mirrors that are safe to use. Until tonight when some swine hit the drivers mirror and smashed it.

Thanks buddy, appreciate it.

So I have an extra side mirror, but I didn't install these. To replace it does the door panel come off? If someone has posted a DIY I'd appreciate it.

I did spend a lot of time today searching the archives with no luck.

Thanks in advance
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Do you need to replace the entire side mirror assembly, or just the glass piece that goes into the housing?

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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Joe,

Yeah the whole assembly. The glass popped off but the clips holding it in are broken and it no longer folds electrically but now makes horrible noises. Outer housing is also cracked.
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Take a look at this thread, I thought I remember a DIY on how to put the newer mirrors in, but it should still help you get the broken one out, and the new one in.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...iy-thread.html

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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:41 AM
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You're really not having much luck with that car rld14, are you?
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 05:48 AM
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Joe,

Thanks for that. Looks like a real simple job.

Boron,

Tell me about it. Sad thing is the stupid car seems to finally be fixed.
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