SteveCraig

Simply an FYI for anyone with a damaged exterior mirror cover. I've read hear a number of times replacement mirrors are very expensive. Used units are not cheap & can be a gamble.
Ours was damaged by a large truck mirror, we believe. Looked at used for well North of $300.00 US + paint when I get it.
Talked to the local dealer & ordered in an OEM replacement cover - skull cap- factory painted to match the car.
I reviewed a few on-line DYI sites & looks like a 30-45 minute job to remove the damaged part & install the new.

salimshah

Have you given any thought to upgrading to power folding or blind spot monitoring mirror?

Salim

SteveCraig

Salim,
Thought I'd keep it as stock for now.
Car just past 7 years old with +/- 65K miles on it. Working well & still looks very good. May keep it another couple years. 2 of my 3 children are approaching the train station with their educations & will soon be leaving the nest. Did I just say" When you movin' out ?" HA!
Been a long tough grind for both of them but we've been behind them every step. Kids are forever on the payroll , ask me how I know.

Considering a new/next to new RX after this one, perhaps a sedan. She drives it 99% of the time. I get to clean it & gas it .
Very good deals on slightly used are few & far between locally unless you have an inside edge.
Exchange on the $US has anything nice on a truck heading to the US practically the same day it's turned in.
1/2 ton trucks are even worse especially the later F150s.

I'll let you know how the fix turns out.

salimshah

As you look for the replacement, I was encouraging you price out the better alternative. If the price difference is small, I would take the better alternative even if the system will be incomplete. Guess I am sucker to potential improvement.

Salim

SteveCraig

Salim,
i was able to but the factory OEM replacement part for $86.20 + tax, $99.13 all in, $ Cdn.
Factory painted, perfect fit. Easy fix for anyone that would try it. Patience is always the key.
I've read a few posts by other where "parts not available" or "dealer wants $$ way too much "
Hopefully others can take advantage of the parts counter at their local dealer.

SteveCraig

Can't believe how simple a job this was.
1- remove the mirror glass & unplug the small harnesses.
2- remove 4 Philipps screws securing the front housing to the rear housing.
3- unplug & remove the puddle lamp housing
4- remove 1 Philipps screw securing the rear housing to the main mirror assemble pedestal
5- swap the turn signal housing from old rear housing to the new housing.
6- reassemble in reverse order from 4 to 1.

All in less than 15 minutes.

g5873241

I may have missed it....
what year is your RX??

I just checked with my dealer. I have a 2010, canadian-made/USA-located vehicle, and they only show ordering the entire mirror. I have a suspicion some years may vary from others in the generation of RX's.
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Ooops, hey wait, shows you have a 2010??
If so, could you post the Lexus dealer you ordered from?
Thanks!!

salimshah

I often use Lexus of South Atlanta parts [there may be other dealerships too] to find the part number [once Sewell went off line for parts].

You can go to your local lexus and ask them to pull their on line catalog and order from there.

Salim

SteveCraig

For the RH side on my Japan built '10 in Star-fire Pearl I was able to get this:
LEX 8791A48421A0.
OEM, fit as new, $ 86.20 + tax.

I buy from Lexus of Saint John.

g5873241

Thanks gentlemen.
My 2010 is "made in canada" so I'm attempting to figure out if his route will work.