jewel

About a year ago I had to repair my windshield due to a crack, today, came out to my car and my rearview mirror fell off Was hanging by the cables...

How do I reattach to the windshield? The stickyness is all gone on the attach point.

evogt500

You can go to your local auto repair store and get a special glue meant for re-applying the mirror to the windshield. Just ask the clerk there.

Alias

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try using 3M heavy mounting tape. the stuff that they use for body kits. you can find it at most car shops.

chrisyano

Try getting it replaced under warranty. I got a free new mirror last time I was in because they said it was a campaign. Hopefully you're still covered.

Shahryar

Dealing with this now. This is what greeted me this morning when I came out to my car that was parked on the street. Some 3m tape should help?



I coincidentally just had brought my car back from the dealer when this happened- I had taken my car there to have some things checked out before my 50k warranty was up. I have like 30 miles to go before I'm at over 50k. I don't think I can do it.

codenko

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no no, that just clips in...don't use 3M tape on that

chi123

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Is that normal or did your mirror bracket that hold the glass fall off? Mine doesn't like that.

iRock

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Jus snaps in if that part isn't broken.

TTechLexus

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Can you post a picture of the mirror from this view, I want to see if it matches. Thanks!

tenspeed

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Jewel, if you're going to DIY - use a marker on the outside of the glass first. Outline where the pad goes. Scrape the inside with a razor blade and clean the area with rubbing alcohol. Use a piece of masking tape to hold the metal pad in place while the glue sets.

shadowman

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If you look up the diy thread for swapping the puddle lights with brighter led, you should be able to find some tips on how to pop it back it. Just be careful and apply gradual pressure. Some people end up cracking the mirror... just be gentle.

By the way that the mirror are folded, it looks like someone bumped into the mirror housing and knocked off the mirror.

Shahryar

Thanks for all the replies guys. I took the car to Lexus of Silver Spring the next day. They said the actuator was broken and I could either replace the Actuator Sub-Assy (87908-53250-B0) $319.86 (with labor $455). Or I could get the Mirror Sub-Assy (87901-53070-B0) which would be $372.17 but easier to install.

Below are scans of the documents I brought back from Lexus of Silver Spring:
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Here are some more pictures of the broken mirror:
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nosurprise

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You should have towed your car to the dealership with 30 miles left on the warranty! lol Maybe try to get them repair under warranty. A few miles out of 50,000 miles doesn't seem too unreasonable to ask.

Shahryar

^ I took it to dealership next day and tried my luck but they noticed the mark left by whoever hit it so wouldn't cover it.

Captain311

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I dont know if you bought your car CPO or if its still under warranty, but my moms GS350 had this same problem after sitting outside in the texas heat one day. She took it in to the dealership only to find that the windshield was replaced already once and was not the original "lexus" windshield. They do something a little bit different from the factory with their windshields apparently that helps the rear view mirror adhere better. Needless to say, they replaced her windshield with a lexus one. I would call up if your still under warranty