Mirror Install

[denvervig]

I'm looking for a few hints on a driver's side mirror installation. My current problem is in removing the door panel so that I can disconnect the wiring harness/plug off the old broken mirror and then connect the new one. I popped out the lower section of the door panel and peeked inside from the ground up but I didn't see how I was going to get the door panel off easily (that is without breaking something). Is there a trick in getting the door panel off? Also, I'm assuming that once the panel is off that I'll have to peel away the plastic which is used to seal the interior of the door-only then will I be able disconnect the old and reconnect the new?

 

[Bearcat80]

There are screws that hold the armrest in place. 3 I think. Take those out and then the whole panel slides up and off. (after you pop all the panel clips off). The mirror connector is accessed by taking the speaker out and reaching inside (no need to peel the plastic). It is clipped to the inside of the doorjamb with a plastic clip that you can push through from outside. One banana.

 

[denvervig]

Worked liked a champ! Thanks again.

 

[Bearcat80]

I'm glad my hours of slack-jawed fumbling could finally be of assistance to someone else.

 

[SirBrows]

Here's a good install thread with pics for future reference.

LX450 Side view mirror install