Mirror Replacement
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074.0Runner
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i need to know this too
A/V1
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You might be able to do just that. Remove the screws in the panel, pop that little triangle piece off, then just pop the front part of the door panel off if I remember correctly. At worst you'll have to take it just a little further and unplug the window switches, and disconnect the lock & door handle cables, etc.
So was the whole housing damaged, or just the glass part? That housing isn't cheap.
So was the whole housing damaged, or just the glass part? That housing isn't cheap.
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DAMIT!!!A/V1 said:
Broken Mirror
I managed to completely destroy my driver's side mirror after backing into a random pole in the middle of a parking lot that happened to serve no purpose at all. I need a whole new mirror, housing and all.
Do y'all know where I can get a factory mirror? I'd prefer to order it as soon as possible. If y'all can give me some websites to check, it would be greatly appreciated.
My truck is a Black 2008 SR5 V6
JMac
I managed to completely destroy my driver's side mirror after backing into a random pole in the middle of a parking lot that happened to serve no purpose at all. I need a whole new mirror, housing and all.
Do y'all know where I can get a factory mirror? I'd prefer to order it as soon as possible. If y'all can give me some websites to check, it would be greatly appreciated.
My truck is a Black 2008 SR5 V6
JMac
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I listed a bunch of sites Here
Toyota parts:
https://www.1sttoyotaparts.com/partscat.html
http://www.toyotadiscountparts.com/
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=840
General used car-parts sites:
http://car-part.com/ <------ Definitely check here
http://www.directautomotiveproducts.com/
Lexus parts:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214992
ray or 074.0Runner, did you guys replace the housing? Any words of wisdom here?
Toyota parts:
https://www.1sttoyotaparts.com/partscat.html
http://www.toyotadiscountparts.com/
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=840
General used car-parts sites:
http://car-part.com/ <------ Definitely check here
http://www.directautomotiveproducts.com/
Lexus parts:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214992
ray or 074.0Runner, did you guys replace the housing? Any words of wisdom here?
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Go-Part.com
I checked on Go-part.com and it says the mirror fits 03-07 mirrors. Did they change anything about the mirrors for the 2008 model year?
http://www.go-part.com/0307-toyota-4runner-side-view-mirror-left-driver-p-12894.html
Thanks,
JMac
I checked on Go-part.com and it says the mirror fits 03-07 mirrors. Did they change anything about the mirrors for the 2008 model year?
http://www.go-part.com/0307-toyota-4runner-side-view-mirror-left-driver-p-12894.html
Thanks,
JMac
Re: Re: Broken Mirror
Oh I'd love too.... That same night, a girl in a little yellow VW bug hit that same random pole trying to avoid backing into another car.... 2 cars in one night and no telling how many other people have hit it over the years. Damn pole.... Cost me $75 for a new mirror including shipping!
Hayn4R said:
Oh I'd love too.... That same night, a girl in a little yellow VW bug hit that same random pole trying to avoid backing into another car.... 2 cars in one night and no telling how many other people have hit it over the years. Damn pole.... Cost me $75 for a new mirror including shipping!
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Tacoma mirror replacement is near identical to 4Runners. These may help:
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/ileaf/06toyrm/06toypdf/06rmsrc/rm2006ta/05900310.pdf
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/ileaf/06toyrm/06toypdf/06rmsrc/rm2006ta/059000.pdf
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/ileaf/06toyrm/06toypdf/06rmsrc/rm2006ta/05900310.pdf
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/ileaf/06toyrm/06toypdf/06rmsrc/rm2006ta/059000.pdf
<<<<, Thanks for those write up PDFs. They will definitely come in handy when I finally get the mirror in... It took go-part.com 5 days to process my order. I ordered it the 19th of November, it shipped the 24th of November and is supposed to get here on December 3rd.... I guess saving $60+ dollars is worth the wait. 
Install Went well!
The install for me was a piece of cake.
I took the door off as specified in the instructions when replacing the front door speakers and the rest was really cut and dry. Everything else was just unscrewing the three bolts that connected it to the car and then plugging in the wire. If you are the slightest bit of a handy man, you will have no problem.
I am just surprised how quickly I did the install(25-30 minutes) when my STEALERSHIP wanted 1 hour and 45 minutes of labor for the install. Not to mention ~175-180(?) for the price of the mirror! Crazy! Love doing my own work!
I tried to attach a file by Crutchfield i found on the boards that explains a quick process of removing the door panels, but it was too big. Send me your email if you like and I will email it to you if you want
The install for me was a piece of cake.
I took the door off as specified in the instructions when replacing the front door speakers and the rest was really cut and dry. Everything else was just unscrewing the three bolts that connected it to the car and then plugging in the wire. If you are the slightest bit of a handy man, you will have no problem.
I am just surprised how quickly I did the install(25-30 minutes) when my STEALERSHIP wanted 1 hour and 45 minutes of labor for the install. Not to mention ~175-180(?) for the price of the mirror! Crazy! Love doing my own work!
I tried to attach a file by Crutchfield i found on the boards that explains a quick process of removing the door panels, but it was too big. Send me your email if you like and I will email it to you if you want
ray,
That sucks. Sorry to hear that, I had to replace my mirror assembly as well, because I forgot to fold my mirror one day when I parked & a bicyclist hit it.
You indeed neet to remove the triangle near the edge of the window, the plastic piece behind the door handle & the arm rest before you can take the panel off.
I replaced my assembly w/ the one off the Sport. Because I wanted a color keyed one. By accident the other day, I found out that it also heats up.
So the driver side is Silver & my Passanger side is still original.
That sucks. Sorry to hear that, I had to replace my mirror assembly as well, because I forgot to fold my mirror one day when I parked & a bicyclist hit it.
You indeed neet to remove the triangle near the edge of the window, the plastic piece behind the door handle & the arm rest before you can take the panel off.
I replaced my assembly w/ the one off the Sport. Because I wanted a color keyed one. By accident the other day, I found out that it also heats up.
So the driver side is Silver & my Passanger side is still original.