Originally Posted by ElectroBoy

Yes, very good advice. As with so many other clipped-in pieces inside and outside the 4R, if you know where to grab and pull, and you go slow and deliberately you will be OK. But the first time attempt is kind of nerve wracking, with all the noise of clips releasing.

What I found daunting was the idea of pulling off the mirror. I didn’t trust myself to not break something. I was more comfortable with the painted cover removal method. I’ve used this method four times with no problems. (The main grab point to start is the pointy section toward the window). It gets easier each time. See post 20 below for more info.

2014 Side Mirror Bulb Access

Either way, you will be successful.