How to replace side mirror on Mazda 3

We can easily assume the importance of mirrors. These are mandatory parts of your car, especially the side mirrors. It should be installed in your car properly. For installing it properly with your car you will need some tools like a Screwdriver, Sockets, Pliers and a Pair of gloves. You should follow the step given below for the instalment of your car side mirrors.

Step 1- First of all you have to detach the door panel. Remove the two bolts at the bottom of the door panel. They are small bolt heads.

Step 2- Then, you have to remove the cover from the door latch bolts. Use your screwdriver and then pull it off. Remove the bolts with the socket.

Step 3- And now you have to latch out, and then with the screwdriver pop out the lock and window piece. Now the darker grey is the window locks actually.

Step 4-  After that, you will see another bolt head that needs to come out.

Step 5- Now the door panel is ready to be removed. Just pull up gently on it and it should come out. My passenger side came out really easy and the driver side required a little more thin.

Step 6- After all of these, the mirror is ready to be removed. Unbolt it using the socket. There are 3 bolts. The mirror should hold in place with the nuts taken off. When it is taken off gently pull the mirror away from the door and then disconnect the plug from the mirror.

Step 7- Repeat the process in the opposite order to put the new towing mirror back on. And then repeat the same process for the other door. Now you can install your side mirror properly with this process. This is the process you can install the side mirror on your favourite car.


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