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2009 IS350 - Left side-view mirror "loose" fixes (merged threads)
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2009 IS350 - Left side-view mirror "loose" fixes (merged threads)
The side mirror on my '09 IS 250 has become loose and acts like a bobble head! Is there anyway to resolve the problem without spending a few hundred $$$? Can it simply be tightened? 
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Robert
Thanks,
Robert
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I have noticed that both of my side mirrors get moved at the car wash and didn't used to. Have been unable to find any instruction on how or if they can be tightened. It may be a huge deal involving removing the whole door panel as doesn't appear can be done from the outside.
Anyone have an answer to this??
Anyone have an answer to this??
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Side Mirrors Loose - 2006 IS 350
I have noticed that both of my side mirrors get moved at the car wash and didn't used to. Have been unable to find any instruction on how or if they can be tightened. It may be a huge deal involving removing the whole door panel as doesn't appear can be done from the outside.
Anyone have an answer/feedbacl on this??
Anyone have an answer/feedbacl on this??
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I think you may have to remove the mirror from each housing to access the bolt that holds it to the arm that's attached to the car. Maybe you could just tighten the bolt? Try searching for puddle lamp replacement threads. There is one that shows how to remove the mirror from the housing.
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I think you may have to remove the mirror from each housing to access the bolt that holds it to the arm that's attached to the car. Maybe you could just tighten the bolt? Try searching for puddle lamp replacement threads. There is one that shows how to remove the mirror from the housing.
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I have this same issue with my passenger side mirror. I replaced the puddle lights a while back and tried tightening it up but was unable to locate the correct nut to remedy the issue. If any one else has done this, I'd like to hear as well.
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side mirror broken
so i was just driving and my passenger side mirror is loose every time i brake or acc
it moves back and forth any one know what can be the issue and what i can do to fix it?
it moves back and forth any one know what can be the issue and what i can do to fix it?
did you swap out your puddle lights recently? possible the mirror isnt clipped back in. 2 hooks on top and 2 clips on bottom. push firmly around the middle of the mirror to see if it'll clip back in.
