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Old 07-14-2005, 09:37 AM
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side mirror replacement

MY driver's side mirror cracked while I was trying to take out the freaken small stick-on blind-view mirror. Is there a way just to change the glass of the mirror (from junkyard) or do I need to replace the entire thing?
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Old 07-14-2005, 09:41 AM
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I believe you can just change out the glass part. I remember reading about it a while ago.
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Old 07-14-2005, 10:42 AM
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Yes you can
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Old 07-14-2005, 01:13 PM
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I actually need to change mine as well, let me know if you find the best way to do it..
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Old 07-14-2005, 02:21 PM
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you can just change the mirror. But you have to POP the mirror out first. there are 4 tabs 2 on each side. If your mirror is already cracked, then don't worry about cracking the mirror at all. But this is the only thing, be careful and DON"T crack the plastic housing. This is what i did, i bought a new assembly on e-bay since the part that moves the mirror was broken because someone decided to smash my car mirror n all of my friends car mirrors. its hard to tell where you have to stick a flat head in without pics. i will try to get some..dunno if i still have the old mirror tho..
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Yep, It'll pop right out.
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