Driving along, minding my own business, and a truck parked on the right side of a one-way had a small pipe or beam sticking out just a few inches too far. No warning flag, black pipe, black truck. My right side mirror hit the pipe and smashed the turn lamp cover before folding the mirror in, which fortunately saved the rest of the assembly. I see that I can buy the cover (or is it cover + lamp?) for a mere $40 online. This is better than the hundreds of dollars to replace the entire mirror assembly. The question is, can I open the assembly without doing permanent harm and be able to get it all back together after replacing the lamp/cover?

Has anyone had experience in getting the assembly off and safely opening it up? I'd appreciate some pointers.

Here's the part in question, on my 2016 AWD, no packages.

Thanks for taking a look

2016 Acura RDX Base Right Signal lamp Acura OEM Part Number 34301-STX-306

34301-STX-306

 

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thoiboi,

Wow, thanks for the quick reply! I'll give this a shot. Engines, suspensions, I know, even electronics. But this sort of accessory/body stuff, I have no clue. Much appreciated.

I'll give it a shot and report back for posterity.

jyg

 

No problem sir! May I suggest purchasing some trim tools: rather than using a flat head screwdriver to pop off the mirror for less likelihood of breaking said mirror. Plus it'll be invaluable if you ever decide to do any work inside the car as well.

 

Had almost the same thing happened to me, where can i find the lens cover for $40., The lowest ive seen it for is $74.