Automatic door mirror replacement procedure

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I Ride Roads - 24 Oct 2005 18:20 GMT

How do I replace the mirror in the driver side door? The mirror motor
is broken. ...

Thanks in advance.

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Daniel - 24 Oct 2005 20:04 GMT

http://www.burcoinc.com/index.htm

haven't used these people but they look well worth investigating

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Nobody Important - 24 Oct 2005 20:50 GMT

> How do I replace the mirror in the driver side door?

You don't say what model year you have, but if it's like my '99, theres
a plastic cover on the inside of the door that you pry off by any means
necessary, and there's a nut holding the mirror mounting bolt on.
There's also an electrical plug/socket that's straightforward to undo.

Make sure you tighten the new nut quite tightly or it'll vibrate at high
speed.

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I Ride Roads - 24 Oct 2005 22:41 GMT

It's a '96 Toyota Camry. My daughter (17 yr old) took it to Homecoming
friday night, and lo and behold it came back with the mirror broken.
.... which is WHY she doesn't drive the BMW!

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Daniel - 25 Oct 2005 21:46 GMT

Sorry, misunderstood.
If you need to replace the unit, pry off the interior trim (triangular)
and unbolt.
Be sure to specify Japanese or domestic manufacture when ordering -
they're different. (electrical connections)

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