How to Replace a 2010 to 2012 Lexus ES350 Side View Mirror
Your side view mirror is very important to a safe drive. This is how to do a 2010 to 2012 Lexus ES350 side view mirror replacement.
This side view mirror is attached differently from most others. For this replacement, the door panel needs to be removed. The nuts and fasteners are also on the base of the door.
You'll need these tools to replace the side view mirror:
New Lexus ES350 side mirror
Phillips-head screwdriver
Flat-head screwdriver
Socket wrench set
1. Start by removing the window power module with the flat-head screwdriver. Use a towel to prevent scratching.
2. Unplug the connectors.
3. Remove the armrest screws.
4. Remove the door handle cover. Use a towel to prevent scratching.
5. Remove the screw underneath the door handle cover.
6. Remove the screw that can be found on the left side of the door panel and on the right side just below the lock.
7. Remove the door panel, starting from the bottom and pulling back, then up.
8. Loosen the door trim.
9. Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove the side mirror bolts. Be careful not to drop it so you wouldn’t need to take the whole door apart.
10. Pull to remove the old side view mirror.
11. Be sure to clean the part where you removed the old mirror.
12. Some side view mirrors come with a new gasket. If there is one already, do not reuse it or put on the old one on top of the new one. Otherwise, you may have fitment issues.
13. Mount the new side view mirror.
14. Organize the wires and use some tape if needed.
15. Plug in the side view mirror.
16. Check the functionality of the side view mirror.
17. Secure the side view mirror with the bolts removed on step 9. Don’t over tighten so you don’t break the screws.
18. Fix the door trim and put back the door panel. Put the screws you removed in steps 5 and 6 back on the left part of the door panel and on the door handle cover.
19. Put back the door handle cover.
20. Plug the connector found on the armrest.
21. Put back the armrest cover and do a functionality check.
22. It’s done! Your side view mirror is now installed.
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