How to remove the mirror from a Chevy Silverado?
How to remove the mirror from a Chevy Silverado?
1. Open driver side door. Lower window. 2. Remove door lock cover. 3. Unsnap and remove the triangular molding that covers the mirror mounting screws. 4. Unsnap and remove the molding that covers the door handle. Remove the screw behind the door handle.
How do you replace a side view mirror?
Don’t apply the sealant in areas where the adhesive pads will contact the plastic base. The pads must make contact with the plastic base to hold the new glass in place while the sealant sets up. Apply the mirror to the base and into place. Use masking tape to hold the mirror in place until the sealant cures.
How do you remove a motor drive mirror?
Push pins can be gently tapped out to remove using a small punch or phillips head screw driver and gentle hammer taps. Mirror Skeleton removed, set it aside for now. The motor drive unit is attached to the mirror housing with (4) T20 torx screws.
Do you need to remove the mirror from the door?
There is NO NEED to remove the interior door panel, or mirror base from the door. This can all be done with the mirror mounted on the door, working from outside the vehicle. Above shows a cut away picture of the motor drive unit with the key parts you will need to reference.
Push pins can be gently tapped out to remove using a small punch or phillips head screw driver and gentle hammer taps. Mirror Skeleton removed, set it aside for now. The motor drive unit is attached to the mirror housing with (4) T20 torx screws.
There is NO NEED to remove the interior door panel, or mirror base from the door. This can all be done with the mirror mounted on the door, working from outside the vehicle. Above shows a cut away picture of the motor drive unit with the key parts you will need to reference.
Can a GM power folding mirror be replaced?
The aftermarket mirrors are very poor quality and allow the mirror itself to vibrate so badly, you cannot even see out of the mirror while driving. Not to mention the replacement mirrors will also come with the same weak spur gear that that caused this dilemma in the 1st place.
Are there aftermarket replacement mirrors on the market?
Be advised that there are MANY aftermarket replacement mirrors out on the market – READ THEIR REVIEWS. The aftermarket mirrors are very poor quality and allow the mirror itself to vibrate so badly, you cannot even see out of the mirror while driving.
