i just bought mirror glass online to replace the glass in my outside mirrors. The glass was made for the car and looks like a perfect fit. However when i was looking at my repair guide, it only had directions on how to replace the whole mirror moduale and not just the glass. does anyone know how i would pop out the old mirror glass and put in the new mirror glass? If i pull it out, will i risk damaging the motor that turns the mirror? Any help would be very much appreicited. Thanks for reading.

 

Here is a copy of the directions for the glass replacement.

PROCEDURE FOR AB, AN, BR/BE, DN, JA, JR, LH, PR, PT AND R1
1. Carefully pull/pry the broken mirror glass holder from the mirror assembly.

NOTE: REPLACE THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY IF ANY DAMAGE IS IDENTIFIED ON THE
MIRROR MOTOR HOUSING.

2. If equipped, disconnect the heated mirror wires from the terminals on the mirror
glass/holder.

CAUTION: IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THE MOTOR IS SQUARE TO THE
GLASS HOLDER PRIOR TO GLASS/HOLDER ATTACHMENT,
OTHERWISE THE GLASS/HOLDER COULD BE INSTALLED
INCORRECTLY CAUSING POOR RETENTION.

3. Connect the heated mirror wires to the terminals on the back of the mirror glass, if
equipped. Then, position the new mirror glass/holder to the mirror housing assembly.

NOTE: POSITION THE MIRROR GLASS/HOLDER SO THAT THE MOISTURE DRAIN
HOLE ON THE MIRROR GLASS/HOLDER ASSEMBLY, IF SO EQUIPPED, IS
FACING DOWNWARD.

4. Align the mirror glass/holder to the mirror motor housing.

NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER COVER OF THE MIRROR MOTOR
HOUSING, IF SO EQUIPPED, IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY AROUND THE
BOTTOM OF THE FINGERS AREA.

5. Using one hand, firmly press the mirror glass/holder assembly into place while at the
same time supporting the housing assembly from the backside with the other hand.

NOTE: PRESSURE MUST BE APPLIED EQUALLY OVER THE CENTER PORTION OF
THE MIRROR TO ENGAGE THE MIRROR GLASS/HOLDER TO THE HOUSING
ASSEMBLY. ONE OR MORE CLICKS MAY BE HEARD WHEN ENGAGEMENT
TAKES PLACE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE
GLASS/HOLDER IS FULLY ENGAGED. PERFORM A FINAL RETENTION
CHECK BY PUSHING ON THE MIRROR WITH YOUR HAND ONE ADDITIONAL
TIME PRIOR TO RETURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER.

6. Verify proper mirror adjustment functions and retention of the mirror glass/holder
assembly by gently pulling outward on the mirror glass/holder.

7. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 if the mirror glass/holder detaches from the mirror motor
housing.

 

THANKS VERY MUCH! THIS HELPS LOTS!