Side view mirror glass replacement?

wormhole · 11-20-2009, 08:49 PM

How hard is to replace the glass in the side view mirror and what all is involved in doing so? My driver's side, side view mirror glass just broke and I need to replace it.

Repair shops want anywhere between 100 to 170 to replace the glass and I would rather not pay that.

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Teuf · 11-20-2009, 08:57 PM

As far as i know its a unit, go to the junk yard n get the whole thing.

rjkjoe · 11-21-2009, 05:51 AM

You can get replacement glass off of eBay for less than 20 bucks shipped. Make sure you measure your glass before you order. It will give instructions on the site how to measure. There will be a hole underneath the mirror housing. Just insert a phillips screwdriver and unloosen the glass holder and it will come out. It makes it easier to remove the broken glass. You just take a paint scraper and start prying off the old glass and pushing from the back. You'll see what I mean when you get the glass holder out. When you get your new glass just use the self adhesive pads that are included. I cleaned both contact points with alcohol (not beer) and it has stayed very secure. Hope that helps!

BigBallsMcFalls · 11-21-2009, 07:02 AM

easy. unscrew the nut under the mirror, guts fall out, replace glass

4Crawler · 11-21-2009, 07:10 AM

I replaced the glass in my side mirror (aftermarket) with a piece of old mirror glass from an old medicine cabinet. Hardest part was cutting the rounded corners on the glass to fit the shape of the glass. Cost $0.00.

pwd · 11-21-2009, 07:31 AM

I took my 4Runner into the auto-glass place and they ordered just the glass and replaced it. (I didn't pay, because someone else broke it) Its probably cheaper than buying a new mirror, unless you can get one from a junkyard for real cheap.

SkidPalace · 11-21-2009, 07:48 AM

MY local auto body shop replaced it for $30, which my insurance company reimbursed me for. If I was paying for it, I'd probably still have them do it for $30.

wormhole · 01-10-2010, 09:07 AM

Well, I ended up just getting another mirror from a salvage yard for cheap.

Now my question is how do you remove the screw that holds the side view mirror in place?? The screw I'm talking about hidden up inside the door frame (at the top of the pyamid shape that the three bolts make).

I can replace the mirror except I just can't see where you unscrew that that screw at or even how you would get to it.

eric-the-red · 01-10-2010, 12:41 PM

You don't remove that screw, it stays in place. After you remove the bolts lift the mirror slightly and pull it from the door. There is a small plastic piece attached by that screw, I think to help with keeping the mirror on the door until you get the bolts in. That plastic piece is only slightly smaller than the hole in the door so you have to get the mirror in the right place to remove it. Just pull gently out and move it up and down until it comes off.

wormhole · 01-10-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric-the-red

You don't remove that screw, it stays in place. After you remove the bolts lift the mirror slightly and pull it from the door. There is a small plastic piece attached by that screw, I think to help with keeping the mirror on the door until you get the bolts in. That plastic piece is only slightly smaller than the hole in the door so you have to get the mirror in the right place to remove it. Just pull gently out and move it up and down until it comes off.

Thanks. I just wasn't sure and didn't want to risk breaking anything, which I normally do.

11-20-2009, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Teuf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa, Ca Posts: 1,192	As far as i know its a unit, go to the junk yard n get the whole thing. __________________ http://pauldyerphoto.com !988 Toyota pu 4x, 22re, BFG 33/10.50/15 AT'S, American racing 15/8's rims, Downey Header, Borla Exhaust, Performance Cat, Schneider Cam, K&N air, Rancho 3" ifs lift, 3" Downey Springs Rear, Rancho rs9000, SR5 Bucket Seats, Misc doodads here n there. 272k as of 1/12/10, Lce head installed 5/09, so far so good. I have changed over to Valvoline 5/30 Syn blend on Nov 25/09 / and Toyota filter - 90915-YZZG1 FAHRVERGNUGEN. Teufelshunde USMC

11-21-2009, 07:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 8,291	I replaced the glass in my side mirror (aftermarket) with a piece of old mirror glass from an old medicine cabinet. Hardest part was cutting the rounded corners on the glass to fit the shape of the glass. Cost $0.00. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club Last edited by 4Crawler; 11-21-2009 at 08:02 AM.

11-21-2009, 07:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
pwd Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Bay, Ontario Posts: 263	I took my 4Runner into the auto-glass place and they ordered just the glass and replaced it. (I didn't pay, because someone else broke it) Its probably cheaper than buying a new mirror, unless you can get one from a junkyard for real cheap. __________________ 1995 4x4 ext. cab Truck 3.0L 5-speed Bone stock, with Wab-Fab Shackles Rear Wide 6" $100 Acquired in May 07 , spent ~ $4400 on repairs so far: Paint job, parking brake cable, rad re-core, new tire winch, brake lines, fuel line, Bremo rotors, Toyota pads, new calipers (in this order), all new exhaust excluding headers 1992 4Runner 4x4 3.0L Auto Project Truck... the deeper money pit. Update Dec. 10: Undercoated and new tires. Bring it on, winter!

11-21-2009, 07:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
SkidPalace Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boston, MA area Posts: 82	MY local auto body shop replaced it for $30, which my insurance company reimbursed me for. If I was paying for it, I'd probably still have them do it for $30. __________________ 2000 SR5 "Highlander", Auto, 1st Gen TRD Supercharged, Black pearl emblems, Factory e-Locker, Custom SS Exhaust by Lou's, Accel Kool Blue air filter, Wolo Maxi-Sound horns

01-10-2010, 09:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bountiful, Utah Posts: 1,560	Well, I ended up just getting another mirror from a salvage yard for cheap. Now my question is how do you remove the screw that holds the side view mirror in place?? The screw I'm talking about hidden up inside the door frame (at the top of the pyamid shape that the three bolts make). I can replace the mirror except I just can't see where you unscrew that that screw at or even how you would get to it. __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T" Last edited by wormhole; 01-10-2010 at 09:09 AM.

11-21-2009, 05:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
rjkjoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	You can get replacement glass off of eBay for less than 20 bucks shipped. Make sure you measure your glass before you order. It will give instructions on the site how to measure. There will be a hole underneath the mirror housing. Just insert a phillips screwdriver and unloosen the glass holder and it will come out. It makes it easier to remove the broken glass. You just take a paint scraper and start prying off the old glass and pushing from the back. You'll see what I mean when you get the glass holder out. When you get your new glass just use the self adhesive pads that are included. I cleaned both contact points with alcohol (not beer) and it has stayed very secure. Hope that helps!

11-21-2009, 07:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
BigBallsMcFalls Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 565	easy. unscrew the nut under the mirror, guts fall out, replace glass

01-10-2010, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
eric-the-red Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,523	You don't remove that screw, it stays in place. After you remove the bolts lift the mirror slightly and pull it from the door. There is a small plastic piece attached by that screw, I think to help with keeping the mirror on the door until you get the bolts in. That plastic piece is only slightly smaller than the hole in the door so you have to get the mirror in the right place to remove it. Just pull gently out and move it up and down until it comes off. __________________ 2001 4Runner; 4.30 ratio 1999 e-locked rear axle and front diff; OME881/N91S front; OME891/N86 rear; Tundra brake swap; 1" 4Crawler body lift; 63" 4Crawler SliderZ; TJM T-15 with Warn M8000 winch and Amsteel blue synthetic line; 170 mm Lightforce lights; dual batteries with Hellroaring battery isolator; 265/75R16 Nitto TGs or 255/85R16 Truxs MTs; Cobra 75 WX ST cb; Alinco DR635 VHF/UHF ham radio; ham call sign license plates - VE7 EGC

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