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Just the pressure from the impact screw driver cracked the windshield. WTF Plus the screw stripped. Guess that was a bad idea.My screw is so tight it's starting to strip. Enough left I think, now that I know it does come out, to use impact driver on it. Thanks for the pics.
You used and impact driver on that mirror mount?Just the pressure from the impact screw driver cracked the windshield. WTF Plus the screw stripped. Guess that was a bad idea.
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I was following this thread and was going to suggest using an extractor tool (I think I had to do the same thing), but I guess I was too late. Ouch!Cordless DeWalt View attachment 2941586View attachment 2941587
Is the glass replacement being done by a national chain like safelite?Ok, problem solved. I drilled out the screw with a 1/8" drill. Extracted with a #2 Ryobi extractor. Right screw fell out when it came apart. Will loctite on reinstall. New aftermarket glass being installed in the morning, $260 including installation. New screw and spring, $6. Not bad considering Toyota glass was $615 + tax. Installation is $140.
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I had mine done by an independent guy I've used a number of times. It's after market glass that had same bronze tint as stock glass and the mirror mount comes pre-installed from the manufacturer with the glass.Is the glass replacement being done by a national chain like safelite?
It seems that the threads within the glass mounted piece are stripped out on mine. I purchased new screws and the middle piece just in case. After using loctite everything seemed fine until I went to attach the mirror to the base.
Does it also provide for the rain sensor and the do-dads associated to the rear view mirror?I had mine done by an independent guy I've used a number of times. It's after market glass that had same bronze tint as stock glass and the mirror mount comes pre-installed from the manufacturer with the glass.
All of that is in the mirror itself. Mine is an '03. No rain sensor that I'm aware of.Does it also provide for the rain sensor and the do-dads associated to the rear view mirror?
Then you probably wouldn't be able to answer this, so I know all the electronics are in the mirror, but I believe there has to be clear/untinted areas on the windshield for the mirror to pick up data.All of that is in the mirror itself. Mine is an '03. No rain sensor that I'm aware of.
This may or may not help but I can tell you that in my 00 with the review mirror Velcro’d out of the way over the past few weeks my auto dimming side mirrors are constantly darkThen you probably wouldn't be able to answer this, so I know all the electronics are in the mirror, but I believe there has to be clear/untinted areas on the windshield for the mirror to pick up data.
Not sure, but Acrad would probably be able to answer this!
My problem is with the base that attaches to the windshield. It is loose. I had glass replaced about 6 months ago.
My base screws are gold, not silver like some shown here. And screw head looks square, not phillips.
Screws are as tight as I can make them and base is still loose.
Are the OEM gold or silver? Does it matter?
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If you're the only one that plans on ever driving it, or if anyone else on your "driving list" never needs to adjust the mirror, just glue/epoxy it in place.My problem is with the ball joint. Just dips to the side as I drive.
No fix other than replacing the whole thing?
The only problem with that is when you're "the next guy" with a cracked windshield, they can't get your mirror back on and instead just hand it to you after putting in your new glass. Then you come to this thread trying to figure out how to get it back on after having cracked the epoxy apart and the thing wobbles--after having never flinched for years (so maybe credit the epoxy).If you're the only one that plans on ever driving it, or if anyone else on your "driving list" never needs to adjust the mirror, just glue/epoxy it in place.
If you decide to glue it, make sure you wipe down the entire area with IPA (not beer, isopropyl alcohol) to remove any grease, dust and dirt. Clean the area thoroughly or the glue won't hold. One more point, whatever adhesive you use, e.g.: cyanoacrylate (super glue), epoxies, or whatever, ensure it is UV resistant.
Just be sure it's angled and fixed EXACTLY where you want it before the adhesive dries!
Cheaper than purchasing a new one and if it doesn't work, you're only out a couple bucks for glue.