suess15

My mirror cover on my 2007 ES350 Rh side view mirror is cracked and I would like to replace it, the inner parts are fine its just the outer shell that needs to be replaced, but I need some help on how you take it off and replace the new shell on....thanks

rx300mm

I have the same situation, the outer cover broke and I was able to get a used unit on ebay. I understand there are 4 screws behind the mirror that hold the 2 covers, so you donot have remove the whole mirror from the door (painful option). So it is kind of easy.
My problem is I need to know how the mirror is connected and how to remove/pull it ? is there a tape holding it ? ... 4 clips that needs pulling out ?

dreyfus

It turns out that, yes, you can just remove the mirror itself from the unit without messing with the door.

There are four claws at the top & bottom of the mirror that hold the glass to the backing. Tilt the mirror all the way up and use a moulding remover to disengage the two bottom clips. You'll be able to slide the glass up and away.

The installation is the reverse of this.

I don't know anything about replacing the cover at this point.

rx300mm

Thanks, I will give that a try this weekend and hope to take pictures of the cover removal.

rx300mm

With help from Dreyfus's instructions I was able to remove the mirror and replace the broken back and frame which I got from Ebay. My mirror did not need replacing. In the picture I show the 4 screws that open the whole case including the floor light. To remove the mirror follow Dreyfus's intructions.

ar1216

Can you send me the link where you got the mirror cover from and how much did you paid.

thank you

rx300mm

I was lucky enough to find them on Ebay, they were used but the colour was what I was looking for. I would keep checking on ebay, you will find them but may take some time. If you want new then contact http://lexus.sewellparts.com/

sml123

thanks, this is really useful! i left my es350 parked outside and somebody decided to pry the mirror open ripping the the back (white plastic mounting mirror to the housing) ... curious if anyone has any luck replacing this?