What kind of mirrors do GM trucks have?
Gears Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors. All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
Can a GM power folding mirror be replaced?
The aftermarket mirrors are very poor quality and allow the mirror itself to vibrate so badly, you cannot even see out of the mirror while driving. Not to mention the replacement mirrors will also come with the same weak spur gear that that caused this dilemma in the 1st place.
How do you remove a motor drive mirror?
Push pins can be gently tapped out to remove using a small punch or phillips head screw driver and gentle hammer taps. Mirror Skeleton removed, set it aside for now. The motor drive unit is attached to the mirror housing with (4) T20 torx screws.
Are there aftermarket replacement mirrors on the market?
Be advised that there are MANY aftermarket replacement mirrors out on the market – READ THEIR REVIEWS. The aftermarket mirrors are very poor quality and allow the mirror itself to vibrate so badly, you cannot even see out of the mirror while driving.
The aftermarket mirrors are very poor quality and allow the mirror itself to vibrate so badly, you cannot even see out of the mirror while driving. Not to mention the replacement mirrors will also come with the same weak spur gear that that caused this dilemma in the 1st place.
Push pins can be gently tapped out to remove using a small punch or phillips head screw driver and gentle hammer taps. Mirror Skeleton removed, set it aside for now. The motor drive unit is attached to the mirror housing with (4) T20 torx screws.
Be advised that there are MANY aftermarket replacement mirrors out on the market – READ THEIR REVIEWS. The aftermarket mirrors are very poor quality and allow the mirror itself to vibrate so badly, you cannot even see out of the mirror while driving.
Do you need to remove the mirror from the door?
There is NO NEED to remove the interior door panel, or mirror base from the door. This can all be done with the mirror mounted on the door, working from outside the vehicle. Above shows a cut away picture of the motor drive unit with the key parts you will need to reference.