Acidik

Hey everyone. I'm new. I have a bit of a pickle to ask. My boyfriend's passenger mirror is broken, he bought a replacement, went to replace the mirror, but can't get the broken one off. He's got one screw left, but it's stripped. Does anyone know a good way to get the mirror off? Also, if possible can anyone tell me how to get the whole panel of which the mirror is on off? That might be our last resort. The new mirror has that entire panel, but he was trying to get just the mirror off to make it easy, but instead it's just being a pain in the ****.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

FiveThumbs

I hope you get an answer to this! I have the door panel half-removed, and seem to have run out of things to unscrew and pop loose. Any guidance would be appreciated!

EvansBlue

Service Information Document ID# 527466


Mirror Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the door trim panel.

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Remove the access hole plugs.
Remove the nuts that retain the outside rearview mirror to the door.


Remove the outside rearview mirror from the door.
Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped.
Installation Procedure


Connect the electrical connector, if equipped.
Install the outside rearview mirror to the door.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must
be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or
sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints,
lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces
unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping
force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and
specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and
systems.
Install the nuts that retain the outside rearview mirror to the door. Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


Install the access hole plugs.
Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door
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Document ID# 527466
98-02 Chevrolet Blazer/Jimmy/Envoy/Bravada/S10/Sonoma

FiveThumbs

Thanks for the reply. The part I was most interested in was the "remove the door trim panel"... Luckily, I just became frustrated enough that I just started pulling on it to see what would happen. It seems that there are only three screws that need to be removed. Once these are gone, the rest is all just up to a firm steady pull in order to release the plastic "tabs". If you pull away the outer part (near the door latch) of the panel first, you can use a flashlight to peer inside and find the next ones. To anyone else with this problem, one word of caution... the top plastic fastener (above where the mirror is) does not pull off, the panel needs to slide up in order to become unfastened.

Thanks again!

EvansBlue

No problem!