How To Remove Driver Side Door Mirror

Locate the access panel for the mirror s wiring harness and mounting nuts.

How to remove driver side door mirror.

Removing the side view mirror on a chevrolet silverado is a relatively benign procedure. Use a dashboard trim removal tool to pry the old mirror out. With one hand you will use your 10mm socket to remove the mirror s bolts. Peel back the door lining and then reach through the speaker hole to unplug the existing side mirror.

You don t have to pull out the entire interior door panel on the silverado like you do on many other models just to remove and replace the mirror. Use the mirror switch to move down the side mirror. Disconnect the harness that connects the mirror s motor with the electrical system of the vehicle. Handle the glass with care.

Use your other hand to hold the side mirror assembly so it doesn t fall down and scratch your truck. Step 9 remove mirror. It probably won t fall out when you remove them but if you have a helper handy to catch or you can put a hand underneath it while you work do this. Even when powered mirrors are present on the truck you can access the wire.

If you don t have a trim removal tool you can use a ruler or even a flat screwdriver. Remove the old bmw mirror from the side mirror housing. The panel is usually triangular and mounts inside the door. Just be careful to avoid damaging the side mirror housing.