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Replace broken mirror cover (flapper)
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When I fixed my drivers side visor (replaced the broken mirror cover (flapper) with one from a new non-illuminated mirror assembly) I found removing the visor from the car made the process a lot easier.
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Disconnect battery
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If you short the two wires together a fuse will blow so if that's a worry, then disconnect the battery.
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Replace mirror
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Solder them to the wires attached to the new housing and install, then replace the mirror.
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Use crimp connectors
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If you can't solder, at least use crimp connectors.
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When I fixed my drivers side visor (replaced the broken mirror cover (flapper) with one from a new non-illuminated mirror assembly) I found removing the visor from the car made the process a lot easier.
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Is there a video or step by step instruction to remove and install new housing.
Bought two from Sunset,do I have to splice and solder new wires?
Help me.
Use a knife or plastic tool to pry out the old mirror housing. I believe there are two plastic hooks on each side that grab the visor. Check the new one for placement.
Remove the mirror from the old housing (it may be easier to do this first) and cut or unsolder the two wires. Solder them to the wires attached to the new housing and install, then replace the mirror.
The replacement parts come with bulbs and everything but the mirrors.
When I fixed my drivers side visor (replaced the broken mirror cover (flapper) with one from a new non-illuminated mirror assembly) I found removing the visor from the car made the process a lot easier. I think it's four torx screws (2 different sizes I think). Pulling the visor out removes any chance of shorting the wires and you can do any soldering on a bench/table instead of inside your car.
No, you don't have to solder. I used heat-shrink tubing instead. Slide a couple of inches of tubing over the wires, then twist the wire ends together tightly to make a good mechanical connection. Do the same with the other set of wires. Slide the heat-shrink tubing centered over the splice then warm it up with a hair dryer. Watch that the tubing doesn't move out of position from the forced air. The tubing will be true to its name and shrink nicely protecting and securing the splice.
To take the visor off the car, there are two T30 bolts on the outside and one T20 bolt under the flap by the rearview mirror.
Not soldering is asking for a bad connection in the future. The wire will eventually oxidize and become a bad connection.
For a temporary connection, maybe. Permanent connection, no
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They are basic skills that will eventually be needed if you plan on working on your car.
You don't need to spend a lot of money for a soldering iron, a small inexpensive one should be fine for most work and if you search out coupons and ads for Harbor Frieght you can get a decent VOM for free!
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