Changing rearview mirror to conventional one . .
 

I'm going to replace my mirror when I fix the chipped the windshield. Car is a 1992, the mirror is starting to fail, won't unpixilate when its hot, etc.

Personally I don't like the autodim mirrors, and I was going to find a conventional mirror in the junkyard with the old flip button. Probably going to get one out of a 90's Camry or Corolla.

Question is, when the new glass goes in, is the windshield guy going to have the correct hardware to secure it to the glass? Or is that something I'd need to take off the junkyard car, and would it come off since its glued to the glass?

I'm not 100% sure but I think it's just a plastic clip that gets glued on, and the mirror slides over it and locks in place. Nowadays there's so many methods to mounting a mirror, 3M makes some super sticky stuff.

Buy one from a 1993-1997 GS300. It has the same exact mount as the SC and the GS300 is a basic conventional mirror with the flip up/down thing.

DAMMIT! Wish I knew this.

FYI the 92 SC300 has a metal bracket that is perm-glued to the windshield and usually comes pre-attached to all replacement windshields. It's somewhat manufacturer specific and not easily interchangeable for other brands

I replaced mine with a metal bracket and mirror from a G35 sedan that has compass, exterior temp, homelink, a REALLY good auto dimming function and other goodies. Be warned. Trying to remove the factory metal bracket MAY crack your windshield.

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- learned the hard way :cool:

Yeah I'm going to have to talk to the windshield guy about mounting it. Keep in mind I'm getting new glass.

And I wish I could find a 1993-97 GS in a salvage yard around here. They didn't sell many of those to start with, and this isn't like Southern California where you can trip over parts, service, and junked cars for just about anything. I'll keep my eyes open for one though.

Since the current windscreen is going to be trashed, I came across a video, where the tech used butane lighter to heat the metal piece and then pushed the metal piece off. He kept a wet towel to grab the hot piece and cautioned that the metal piece can damage the dash. So exercise care.

Salim

^^ It really is that easy to accidentally crack your original windshield. I did it to mine :/ Although in my case the previous owner or dealership had messed with the stock mirror and super-glued the main suspension in place rather than repair it correctly.

I posted this in the other thread but here again is the list of hardware needed to make the OEM SC mirror mount setup like new again. A couple of them are ordered in double for the ball bearings and bearing retainers:

87817-24010 — x1 Mirror Inside Spacer (Metal inside suspension)
87825-24010 — x1 Mirror Inside Spring (Metal "U" Spring)
87808-24010 — x2 "Mirror Inside Holder" or "Holder Sub-Assy" (Ball Bearings in casings)
87853-24020C0 — x1 "Base" (Outside trim piece between mount and glass. Says to order by interior color)
90148-60018 — x1 Screw, Hex Lobular (Rearview mirror screw)

Nothing specific to this thread, but the main reason I dont let others (including dealers) mess with my cars is that even a well intentioned repair can mess things up .. like the wrong adhesive here and lactite where a proper torque is all that is required. enough griping.

Salim