2014 Side Mirror Bulb Access

[harkco]

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to post pictures.

 

[Speedy Gomez]

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to post pictures.

I second that. Nice job Rob! :thumb3:

 

[ROBSCOOL]

I second that. Nice job Rob! :thumb3:

Anytime, guys. Glad I could contribute. Let me know how yours turns out!

 

[Toyoman65]

Pop off the colored mirror cap and you will have access to everything just pull it straight off .

 

[Saker]

Here we go- it was actually way easier than I thought!

Step 1: remove back cover of mirror assembly. I marked the area with a red dot where you should start. Pull back and up with a slight pressure and the cover will pop right off. The tabs are strong, so dont worry about breaking them. Just be careful not to let it go flying and scratch up your paint.
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Photo showing back of cover:
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Step 2: that yellow wire leads to the puddle lamp. Remove the 2 screws from lower cover assembly. Next you need to pry off the lower cover. It's attached at several points, so the way I did it was wiggle it free on the right, then middle and then left and it came off pretty easily.
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Photo showing back side of lower cover assembly, once removed from mirror housing.
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Step 3: Twist the light socket from the lens assembly to reveal the old bulb and replace with your fancy new LED.
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Reverse the process, reassemble and boom, LED puddle lamps.

Side note- taking this thing apart really explains all of the wind noise these things make while driving. There are no real seals or gaskets, so they just whistle dixie.

Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions!

Just followed your write-up, you made it easy to do!

 

[808_ Runnah]

Mahaloz ROBSCOOL for the post big help.

 

[Masaro]

My LEDs arrived today and I'm doing this install tomorrow. What tool did you guys use to pry off the plastic parts? I've seen videos where they have a plastic knife looking thing. I just don't want to bend / break / scratch anything.

Thanks!

 

[VT4RunnerSR5]

youtube!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O30-rctTDA&feature=youtu.be

here's a Youtube video on how to change out your interior lights to LED, and one part shows how to take apart the mirror to change those lights as well. Hope it help!

 

[Paui4m]

Some of the kits come with the tool.
I just picked up something like this:

URL:5 Piece Auto Trim and Molding Tool Set

The full set was an easy install using these and the video.

My LEDs arrived today and I'm doing this install tomorrow. What tool did you guys use to pry off the plastic parts? I've seen videos where they have a plastic knife looking thing. I just don't want to bend / break / scratch anything.

Thanks!

 

[Saker]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O30-rctTDA&feature=youtu.be

here's a Youtube video on how to change out your interior lights to LED, and one part shows how to take apart the mirror to change those lights as well. Hope it help!

It's a good video no doubt, but if following [MENTION=66390]ROBSCOOL[/MENTION] instructions, one will not risk breaking the mirror.

 

[Masaro]

Some of the kits come with the tool.
I just picked up something like this:

URL:5 Piece Auto Trim and Molding Tool Set

The full set was an easy install using these and the video.

Thanks! I'll look into something like this.

 

[vben]

They show you how to access the side mirror bulbs in this video. Watch "Toyota 4Runner LED Install - 2014 5th Gen DIY" on YouTube
Toyota 4Runner LED Install - 2014 5th Gen DIY: http://youtu.be/6O30-rctTDA

 

[Saker]

They show you how to access the side mirror bulbs in this video. Watch "Toyota 4Runner LED Install - 2014 5th Gen DIY" on YouTube
Toyota 4Runner LED Install - 2014 5th Gen DIY: Toyota 4Runner LED Install - 2014 5th Gen DIY - YouTube

Same as above vid...

 

[DCook0]

Funny story....
I broke two of the plastic clips of the back of my mirror glass.
Does anyone know where to find new ones online?
I've googled like crazy without any results.

thanks for the help!

 

[Ron4RNevada]

Do any of you know how to re-size your photos smaller before posting them?

 

[theunderlord]

Do any of you know how to re-size your photos smaller before posting them?

This whole place seems to have a problem with that.

I've never seen so much side scrolling on a forum! :smash:

 

[ROBSCOOL]

This whole place seems to have a problem with that.

I've never seen so much side scrolling on a forum! :smash:

Sorry duuuuuuudesss:llama:

 

[mrbtd]

Thanks for posting...Completed install on a 2015 trouble free in about 15 minutes.

 

[4funrunner]

How much of a difference did the LED's make?

 

[Saker]

How much of a difference did the LED's make?

It made a huge difference on mine.
Went from barely enough light to very noticeable....it's worth the time.