Hi group,

Been a while since I posted. Recently someone smashed my side-view
mirror (driver's side) and I bought a replacement mirror. Is it a lot of
trouble to replace it DIY style or is it more hassle than it's worth.
Any and all help/tips appreciated.

- Pavlov

Check out my pics!
http://www.neiu.edu/~akkoziol

 

On Thu, 28 Oct 2004 18:54:24 -0500, Pavlov <x@x.x> wrote:

>Hi group,
>
>Been a while since I posted. Recently someone smashed my side-view
>mirror (driver's side) and I bought a replacement mirror. Is it a lot of
>trouble to replace it DIY style or is it more hassle than it's worth.
>Any and all help/tips appreciated.
>
>- Pavlov
>
>Check out my pics!
>http://www.neiu.edu/~akkoziol
Does your model have the heated mirrors? (not sure if they all do,
mine does) If so, it can be a little tricky If you are really good at
working on cars you should be OK. My brother replaced my heated mirror
on my Dodge and it took some time. I never did it on my Sonata so I
can't tell you about this model. How much did this replacement mirror
cost? (in U.S.)

J.W.

 

It's pretty simple. Remove the triangular black plastic garnish, remove
the three screws holding the mirror in, unplug the mirror, and voila!--
off the car and in your hand.

 

>Does your model have the heated mirrors? (not sure if they all do,
>mine does) If so, it can be a little tricky If you are really good at
>working on cars you should be OK. My brother replaced my heated mirror
>on my Dodge and it took some time. I never did it on my Sonata so I
>can't tell you about this model. How much did this replacement mirror
>cost? (in U.S.)
>
>J.W.

Thanks for your reply. Yep, mine are the heated mirrors so I was a bit
worried about what that side of the replacement equation would entail. I
originally looked online at a bunch of "wholesale" replacement mirrors
web sites whose prices ranged from 21.95 - 27.95 + shipping, but none of
them ever had any in stock or told me they were discontinued. Actually,
the web sites all seemed to be a from for the same company anyway.

I managed to get a replacement for 21.95 + tax here in Chicago from
Pilsen Auto Glass on Western Avenue. They ordered it for me and it came
in about 2 days. It seems to be a pre-cut from some aftermarket
replacement outfit (don't have the box in front of me so I don't know
the name). I think it's still better than the $176 my dealership was
asking to replace it. $55 for the part and $120 for the labor. Is that a
joke or what? For 21.95 I can't complain. Even if the mirrors don't heat
when I'm done with it, I refuse to get whacked with a $176 charge for a
$21 part. It's just ridiculous. Cheers.

- Pavlov

Check out my pics!
http://www.neiu.edu/~akkoziol

 

>It's pretty simple. Remove the triangular black plastic garnish, remove
>the three screws holding the mirror in, unplug the mirror, and voila!--
>off the car and in your hand.

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. Are you talking about the black windsail where
the tweeter is mounted? I have removed that before where replacing the
OEM speakers and it is pretty easy. Thanks for the tip!

- Pavlov

Check out my pics!
http://www.neiu.edu/~akkoziol

 

That's the one.