Installed my side mirror aluminum lower arms...
#1
Installed my side mirror aluminum lower arms...
I installed my next mod today. Just took me a little over 3 hours. I started with the passenger side first:
I removed the interior triangular trim cover first. There are two tabs on the bottom. Pry it out and up.
The mirror connector will be visible and needs to be disconnected. YOU NEED TO READJUST THE MIRROR TO GO TOWARDS THE CAR AS FAR AS IT'LL GO BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICALS. There are 3 torx screws that holds the mirror housing in place.
Remove the mirrors by inserting your fingers and carefully prying it off. It is secured by snaps. It's very sturdy and should not break.
Disconnect the wires to the mirror
The next thing to remove is the motor. In my 2009, there are 3 torx screws PLUS a center screw with tension spring that secures it
There are 4 screws that secures the motor to the motor housing. Remove this and set aside. This will expose the upper and lower arms of the mirror. Two additional screws need to be removed before the entire mirror surround can be slid off and pulled apart
Reassembly is the reverse of removal.
Here are the results
Next up is the illuminated door sills. I need to surf the net for instructions
Vince
I removed the interior triangular trim cover first. There are two tabs on the bottom. Pry it out and up.
The mirror connector will be visible and needs to be disconnected. YOU NEED TO READJUST THE MIRROR TO GO TOWARDS THE CAR AS FAR AS IT'LL GO BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICALS. There are 3 torx screws that holds the mirror housing in place.
Remove the mirrors by inserting your fingers and carefully prying it off. It is secured by snaps. It's very sturdy and should not break.
Disconnect the wires to the mirror
The next thing to remove is the motor. In my 2009, there are 3 torx screws PLUS a center screw with tension spring that secures it
There are 4 screws that secures the motor to the motor housing. Remove this and set aside. This will expose the upper and lower arms of the mirror. Two additional screws need to be removed before the entire mirror surround can be slid off and pulled apart
Reassembly is the reverse of removal.
Here are the results
Next up is the illuminated door sills. I need to surf the net for instructions
Vince
#2
Here is a link I used to help a friend of mine install the illuminated door sills on a Cayenne.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tallation.html
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tallation.html
#3
Here is a link I used to help a friend of mine install the illuminated door sills on a Cayenne.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tallation.html
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...tallation.html
Thanks for sharing the mirror trim install.
#5
#6
Nice write-up! I want to do the illuminated sills too. I can't wait for your picture-by-picture guide for that one!
I did read the factory instructions for it and it is quite complex. For some reason you need to run wires from inside the doors.
Suncoast has the instructions available.
John
I did read the factory instructions for it and it is quite complex. For some reason you need to run wires from inside the doors.
Suncoast has the instructions available.
John
#7
Nice write up, exactly what I'm looking for.
For anyone who's done this, does the whole mirror assembly NEED to come off the car if I just want to replace the upper housing?
For anyone who's done this, does the whole mirror assembly NEED to come off the car if I just want to replace the upper housing?
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#9
Here's how to do it without removing the mirror from the car:
http://www.macarbon.com/install_guid...on%20Guide.pdf
http://www.macarbon.com/install_guid...on%20Guide.pdf
#10
Here's how to do it without removing the mirror from the car:
http://www.macarbon.com/install_guid...on%20Guide.pdf
http://www.macarbon.com/install_guid...on%20Guide.pdf
#12
997.2 mirrors are slightly bigger but I wouldn't think they would be too different internally. Can anyone confirm?
#13
You're right. The instructions provided by MaCarbon applies to both types of housing. It was also confirmed by Lane from MaCarbon when I was doing my housing upgrade.
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