Hey guys, i have to replace a pass. side rearview mirror, how hard is it to get the panel off? Any tips for putting the mirror in????

Thanks,
Chris

tech info

also search for "door panel remove"

I see that in tech info. thanks...........

What about the rear view mirror, the gentleman I bought it from said it was a real pain to take out, any tips for the install??

Chris.. if you search for my posts..you'll find it.. waaaaaaaayyyy back in April/March of 05

Go to Sears..buy the pivot head ratcheting 10mm wrench.. I assure you..with this.. you will walk away in 10 minutes w/o cuts and bruises.

I found your post. Thanks for that....

Noe for the wrench, do you mean, 100 ratcheting box end wrench??

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes

This is the one. this exact one. (I didn't like the individual price and got the set of 7 )

Ok I see, i have the ratcheting wrenchs like that, but not with the tilt on the end......

Thanks!

Regular wrenches and socket left me scratched, bruised and took nearly an hour to take the mirror off.

Ratcheting wrench like you have brought the time down to about half. A couple scratches.

The locking pivot heads.. 5 minutes and no scratches or bruises.

Here'* the thing.. it'* behind the window regulator (big metal panel) and access is limited, as well..the curvature of the door makes it a short swing for the normal ratcheting wrenches. The locking pivot allows you that extra bend you need to get more swing.

A quick tip.. being inside the door like that.. remember... the nut you are tightening is on a stud that is pressed into the plastic of the mirror assembly. Don't overtighten.

Well I will have a ton of time in the door, the previous owner of this car broke the mirror off, so I have to take the old mount out and unplug the wires before attempting the install of the new one, thanks for the tips, I need em.....