My passenger side mirror is cracked. I bought the glass to replace the cracked one but I don't know how to remove it and put the new one on. Can someone tell me how to install the new side mirror?

 

Search is your friend.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...install+mirror

 

Thanks Pure Adrenaline, but that doesn't tell me how to take out the glass and install the new glass. Does anyone know how to remove the glass itself and install a new replacement glass?

 

According to Neil, it pops right out.

 

Does anyone know where you can get side mirrors for the TL that have the blinker on the outside of the housing?

 

They don't make side mirrors with indicators. You would have to modify a set or buy those cheap "M3 mirrors" and install them on your car.

 

I dont want to try that and then mess up the whole mirror itself. I tried looking online for diy instructions on how to do it, but I cant find it anywhere.

 

It is just popped off. Had to change mine a few months ago when kids in the neighborhood broke it. Damn kids!

 

I wonder if a few leds could be placed in back of the mirror, so that there is a glow around the mirror when turning.

 

Do you have to pull very hard to get the mirror out, or do you pull gently? I dont want to damage the whole set up, I also don't want to pay someone to do it if it's very easy to do.
Was it hard to get the piece back into the housing? How long did it take?

 

From the HELM manual, page 20-26:

1. Pry the mirror holder out from the bottom until you can see the pivot (dead center) of the actuator, then detach the pivot using a flat-tip screwdriver. Take care not to scratch the mirror.

2. Remove the actuator shafts and release the hooks from the actuator, then remove the mirror holder. Disconnect the mirror defogger terminals.

3. Remote the actuator shafts and rubber boots from the old mirror holder. Check the actuator shaft and rubber boots for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.

4. Install the holder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
-Before installing the mirror holder, install the actuator shafts and boots on the mirror holder.
-Make sure the mirror defogger terminals are plugged in properly.
-Apply the grease to the pivot and actuator shafts.
-Reattach the mirror holder to the pivot and actuator shafts to the actuator, then carefully push on the pivot and actuator shaft portions of the holder until it locks into place.
-Make sure the actuator shaft boots are installed into the actuator. If necessary, use a small screw driver to reinstall them.
-Check the operation of the actuator.

It will require some force but it does just pop out. Wrap the screwdriver in a cloth to avoid scratching anything.