Repair 7

How to Connect Heated Side Mirrors

A heated side mirror is a useful feature that is included on many cars. The heat in the mirror helps to prevent the mirror from fogging up during inclement weather. Collisions and years of use can cause the heated side mirrors to become broken or ineffectual. Replacing a heated side mirror is easy to do. Visit your local dealer or auto parts store to purchase a replacement heated side mirror for your car. Once you have the mirror it should only take an hour or two to replace the mirror.

Instructions

1

Open the front door. Find the screws that hold the door panel and mirror trim in place. Remove the screws with a screwdriver and remove both the door panel and the mirror trim.

2

Find the screws that hold the existing side mirrors in place. Remove the screws with a screwdriver and set them aside. Disconnect the wires in the old mirrors. The wires should be connected in a cable that is simple to slide away from the wiring in the side mirror. Slip the old mirror out of place. Repeat with the other side mirror.

3

Thread the wiring of the new heated side mirror through the hole in the door. Screw the mirror into place with the screws that you set aside. Connect the wires in the heated mirror to the wires in the door. The cables should connect easily. Replace the door panel and window trim and screw them into place with a screwdriver. Repeat with the other side mirror and door.