by Tn Fr0g

Created on: September 05, 2007

Being a proffesional auto body technician I can tell you ...Side view mirrors are put on in many different ways...some are screwed on from the outside and others are bolted on from inside the door.And some are both screws outside and screws or bolts inside. Many side view mirrors today also have wiring that will need to be disconnected.If not wires then some have cables attached to the joystick used to adjust the mirror.These are the more complicated to change.The easiest way to tell if is going to be a simple task or not is to look at the inside of the door,in the corner where the mirror is attached. If there is a small access panel " normally a triangle shaped of plastic that is either screwed on or will simply pop off and snap back on. If you can get unside there to see the bolts or screws for the mirror or to see if there are wires or cables attached then your are off to a good start.If there are wires then you will need to remove the door panel. Which is a whole new task.If only the glass in your mirror is broken , most auto parts stores sell replacement mirrors that glue back on top of your broken glass or IF you want to attempt to remove the broken glass first it will work just as well. Most electric mirrors' glass is attached in such a manner you have to replace the entire mirror assembly.

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