I just want to replace my mirror glass which was broken not the whole unit. There are some wires attached to the actual glass unit (for heat) and I'm not sure how to detach the existing wires from the two little metal peices on the mirror. The replacement mirror came with the two metal connectors. Do I need a special tool?
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Hi
Most likely you will have to replace the whole unit.
if just the glass is broken then you can get a universal mirror glass and stick it on previous glass.
i hope that helps
Use a heat gun or hair dryer to heat up the glass. This will soften the glue which holds the mirror onto actuator. Gently pry the mirror off. the actuator can then be unscrewed and removed.
You can usually just replace the mirror, any commercial auto-glass store has the glass you need. sometimes it is necessary to replace the mirror and its backing (a plastic frame which snaps into the adjustable motor) you don't need to replace the whole mirror unless the housing is broken.
hi,
no not replace the whole unit.
you can easy buy only the glass. need to know if its heated or not. i think its the same as v70 and c70 models
good luck
remove the broken glass with putty knife. go to a auto glass shop they can sell you a replacement heated mirror glass. the new glass is just glued to plastic housing in mirror and just plug in 2 little wires to back of glass were heat element is.hope this helps good luck.
That dependso on if the housing itself is broken then yes. If the face plate that is attached to the mirror itself is flapping around then maybe. If it is just the mirror, just go to your neighborhood auto glass shop and but a "Ready-Cut" mirror for a small amount of money. they come already cut to fit perfectly. As for removing the old glass, take a very small flat screw driver and pry the glass away from the face plate. Once completely cleaned out use the adhesive from the ready cut and place them on the face plate. Next press the new mirror onto the flace pate, being careful not to press to hard or it will snap it in half.
How about just replacing the broken glass instead of the whole mirror head. Here is a site I have used with success, they sell OEM glass mirror lenses.
you can google an exploded view of your wiring harness that leads to the wring of your mirror. However this will probably not be a compatible way of doing it. The mirror is disigned differently.
If it is just the mirror that is broken & not the mount, locate a wholsale auto glass distributor & they will have the replacement mirror. Typically under $20.00
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