Drivers Side Outside Mirror Repair Question
06-17-15 | 05:47 AM
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Drivers Side Outside Mirror Repair Question
I have an '06 RX330. The driver's side outside mirror works fine (except that it doesn't tilt down for some reason when in "reverse"). The problem is the plastic pieces that hold the mounting nuts are broken (2 of them). The mirror is basically attached to the car with 1 bolt. It appears that the previous owner tried to over tighten the bolts and broke the plastic holding the nuts.
My question is, can I buy just the black piece with the mounting nuts or do I have to buy the entire mirror assembly?
If I buy the entire mirror (I have found many on eBay for around $90), can I disassemble the old mirror and retain the painted cover (so I don't have to get the new mirror painted to match the car)?
Lastly, are all RX330 mirrors the same or are there some with more features than others? (In other words, are all the mirrors heated and tilt-able, as well as remotely controlled?)
Thanks in advance for your help with this.
My question is, can I buy just the black piece with the mounting nuts or do I have to buy the entire mirror assembly?
If I buy the entire mirror (I have found many on eBay for around $90), can I disassemble the old mirror and retain the painted cover (so I don't have to get the new mirror painted to match the car)?
Lastly, are all RX330 mirrors the same or are there some with more features than others? (In other words, are all the mirrors heated and tilt-able, as well as remotely controlled?)
Thanks in advance for your help with this.
06-19-15 | 09:36 AM
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The only piece you can buy separate is the glass . there are mirrors with and without memory . I would be careful of a mirror that cost 90.00 .Is that used or new . Brand new Lexus mirrors cost around 500.00 depending on options .And they come painted . Used would be cheapest way just make sure the options are the same .You would have a hard time taking apart to switch parts but It might be able to be done .
07-06-15 | 05:12 AM
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I ordered a replacement mirror assembly from AM Autoparts on eBay. It turns out that it is a replacement for the original mirror, but is not assembled in the same manner and does not have the same internal parts. Ends up, the mirror that was on the car was also a replacement and was the exact same brand, so I was able to use the painted shell from the old mirror and install on the new mirror and replace the entire unit. The mirror now tilts as it is supposed to.
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