Repair 7

How to Replace a Passenger Side Mirror on a 2002 Tundra Pickup

The 2002 Toyota Tundra has very large side view mirrors to minimize blind spots while hauling large loads in the truck bed or towing trailers. The mirrors make it easier to drive, but also make the mirror glass more vulnerable to passing vehicles or objects that could crack the thick plastic. Fortunately, side view mirrors attach to the mirror adjustment motor in the same manner as a ball and socket joint. The back of the mirror has a round socket molded into to it and the top of the mirror motor has a ball molded onto it. The two pieces press together to allow the mirror to pivot in the mirror housing during adjustments.

Instructions

1

Turn one side of the mirror into the housing like you would when adjusting it. If changing the drivers side mirror, push in on the right side of the mirror. If adjusting the passenger side mirror on the Tundra, push in on the left side of the mirror. When you push one side of the mirror into the housing, it causes the other side of the mirror to extend out of the housing. This allows access to the back of the mirror. Make the adjustment with the mirror motor via the electronic adjuster on the inner door panel or do it by pushing on the glass with your hand.

2

Squeeze your fingers behind the Tundras side view mirror and pull outward on it to separate the ball and socket connector. It takes a small amount of pressure to break the two apart. However, you will not damage the mirror motor.

3

Place the new mirror into the housing. The mirror is a tight fit inside the housing. Because of the tight fit, the ball and socket connector automatically lines up.

4

Push on the face of the Tundras mirror with the ball of your fist until the ball and socket pop together. You hear a small pop as the two press together. This lets you know the mirror is securely attached to the motor.