trying to replace the plastic, painted cover on my right side view mirror. The part is only like $18 from an OEM site online. Here is the diagram:



I need to replace Part #1 in the diagram? Will this be difficult? What is best way to do it? I dont really work on cars that much and dont wanna fuck anything up LOL

7/15/2009 11:30:41 PM

It is pretty straight forward. Take your time and you should be fine.

7/16/2009 12:01:10 AM

just remember how you took it apart and make sure to put it back together the same way...

7/16/2009 12:24:00 AM

^brilliant advice.

7/16/2009 6:57:46 AM

when i take apart stuff that i'm unfamiliar with, i'll take pictures of it at each stage of tear-down for reference when i'm putting it back together

7/16/2009 7:57:36 AM

I used to do that ^. but now i don't bother. and he has a diagram so f it. and it doesn't look all that complicated really if you really look at it. there's only like 4 or 5 main pieces.

7/16/2009 8:27:21 AM

yeah, i guess if you've got a good exploded assembly drawing like that, it's not really necessary

7/16/2009 8:34:55 AM

you do realize that the mirror is glued onto the backplate and you will break it taking it apart, its a fact of life, its easier to replace the whole damn assembly, three bolts, one plug and you're done

7/16/2009 8:37:20 AM