How to Replace the Mirror Caps - 2016 Mazda 3

In this video I show you how to replace your mirror caps on your 3rd gen Mazda 3.
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If you have any questions feel free to leave them down below!
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[@imthemarmot4340]

my 2015 cx5 right glass came loose after washing the car. had to remove the mount and stick the glass onto it. This video helped with mounting back the mount onto the mirror itself. cheers!

[@GregPettus]

Glad i could help!

[@stephencollins9975]

Great video. Had a run in with a fallen tree on a dark winter morning. Cracked the case but wing mirror intact (luckily!). This vid helped me repair the damage without having my eyes removed by a dealer 😄. Clips were a nightmare for me but you made it look so easy. Just need to be careful as if you force the wing mirror to far back you can apparently damage the motor.

[@luisbarajas3974]

Even though yours was a 16 and I have a 09 but the same concept of snapping the mirror back into place. Thank you that helped a lot!!

[@a4op3n]

So thankful that I found your video!!! I had to replace a scratched cap on my 2019 CX-5 and this process is still relevant. The only thing that was different was the last clip that sticks outward was on the inside of the side mirror, instead of the bottom on your Mazda 3.

[@GregPettus]

Wooo glad i could help

[@ernestocaamano7818]

I had to replace the mirror on my cx3. I followed your instructions with no problems. Thanks a million

[@GregPettus]

Glad i could help

[@Eric-lx7cx]

Thanks for this video. I took my BN 3 back to the dealership to have their "mechanics" change the motor in the drivers door mirror, and they broke just about every clip in there. You could see the marks that the screwdriver left as they tried to pry the cap off the body.They didn't tell me about this damage. I checked the mirror by trying to twist the cap when I arrived home and it just about fell off in my hand. I showed them the damage and they then replaced the cap and body at their expense. The things I recorded on my dashcam at that dealership, that's another story but I won't be going back there. I wish they had watched your video. Thanks again.

[@GregPettus]

Wow surprised they would use a screw driver at a dealership.... thats not good. Glad it got covered but still annoying.

[@steventan1875]

Tried your method on my car just now and it worked very well. Thanks for sharing

[@Unaveragetrainguy]

Thanks Greg, this was helpful for me to repair my passenger mirror on my CX-5 which was broken. It has blind spot monitoring and heating. Unexpectedly, once underway with the the mirror glass replacement, I found one of the servo-motors was apparently jammed as well, which necessitated the removal of the mirror cap so I could access the the wiring to the servo-motors and remove the servo-motor component and then disassemble it completely down to the servo-motors and gears. I found Mazda's CX-5 repair instructions online for the mirror removal and re-install which were barely helpful, but they were the only guide I could find on my car's specific condition, and I had nothing for the mechanism. It was frustrating to accomplish, since I haven't much experience doing autobody work, but your guidance on at least the cap removal part of it was very helpful. Happily my mirror is fixed and operational including mirror adjustment, blind spot, signal etc. If anybody else needs mirror help on their CX-5 (and I bet other Mazda's have this similar fancy mirror design), let me know; I can share some of my experience.

[@GregPettus]

Wow glad i could help a little. I am not sure many cx5 people watch my stuff. But if you can share with a cx5 forum that might be searchable and help others there

[@stayntune]

I just replaced my mirror assembly with a new unit. Now I'm having the same issue are you did. I can hear the motor when adjusting, but it only wants to move inward. What did you do to fix yours?

[@sharonb9418]

Hello! Where did you find your mirror glass replacement?

[@dimaz927]

Going to be replacing my white ones. Thanks for the how to, really helpful. Gained a new subscriber

[@antonioperez8117]

Thanks Greg for your video on fixing mirror caps. I have a Mazda 5 from 2007 with the same design. You made my day !!!!👍

[@JP-be3dq]

Thank you for this video. I have to replace my passenger side mirror assembly on my Mazda 3. I also followed your other video on how to install Apple Play. you saved me almost 300.00 dollars. Thanks

[@GregPettus]

Happy i could help!

[@nbraa]

Thank you, I was afraid to break the glass mirror when putting it back on but you excellent instructions still works on a 2020 CX-30, Mazda charged $90 for the part (with blind spot light) but needed!

[@balakdass1859]

Thanks for sharing. I was able to fix my mirror that had got loose after a passing motorist hit it. After watching your video I realized the internal construction of the clips is the same on the CX5. And to think I was going to buy a new mirror!!! IOU

[@GregPettus]

Glad i could help!!

[@SteveXII]

dude thanks so much this helps me a lot w/ replacing my mirror glass

[@GregPettus]

Shnice. Glad i could help

[@apassionfortangling3671]

They are the same as the Mazda 6. Thanks for making this video it helped a lot!

[@GregPettus]

Glad i could help!

[@eitancapricorn]

Great detailed video.I have a Mazda 3, 2015. suddenly i've noticed that 1 clip tab was out and i had to remove the mirror in order to pull out the mirror cap. thanks to you i've fixed it. 🙂👍

[@GregPettus]

Youre welcome. Glad i could help

[@melamocha57]

Great video. Had to replace the glass as it was cracked. Was having a heck of a time getting those two actuators to engage. Was afraid I would break the glass. After watching your video 15 seconds later problem solved. Kudos.

[@GregPettus]

Woo glad i could help!

[@JadeFalcon777]

Hey there, I saw you mentioning you needed to replace the glass. I'm in the same situation - I only have to replace the glass as far as I can tell. How do you get it off the cap - or when you order the glass do you get a new cap?

[@williambaker08]

Thanks so much. I don’t have the turn Signal or blind spot detectors in my Mazda 3 and am going to install them and couldn’t figure out how the mirror looked with the turn signal. Looks awesome. Thanks so much.

[@GregPettus]

No problem!

[@VpulAnand]

That’s for the demo , was trying to fix my new glass , could not do it. But thanks to your demo , glass is fixed now.

[@jeffreyp5088]

Thanks! There wasn’t a video of it but I can confirm that this also works on the 2020 ND2 mx5 Miata. The internals look exactly the same. (For anyone else that is looking for a Miata video)

[@aprilcastellon7087]

Thanks for this great tutorial. I actually had a vibrating mirror issue. I was so worried to try it myself. Your video gave me the courage. I just added double-sided foam tape to the spots on the mirror bracket that had no adhesive. No more vibration = a $700 savings. That’s was the quiet for a whole new mirror & labor. Thanks🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@GregPettus]

Dang!!! 700 thats crazy! Glad i could help 😀

[@mikelussem1315]

Excellent! I'm needing to replace the cover on my 14 CX5 GT and I think I've got it now!

[@diegoandre8881]

Bro, you saved me a trip to the mechanic for this easy fix! Thanks alot man 💯 ps. Mine is 2019 but stilk tame concept

[@DiegoJinkusMusic]

Thanks for teaching me how to do this

[@GregPettus]

No problem!

[@ceez1997]

Thanks this helped me understand how to remove the passenger mirror on a 2015 3 Hatchback! Easy peasy!

[@jeffwatson2915]

Thank you. I had problems getting the mirror to pop on to the actuator servos. It really helps seeing the inside. I only had to replace the mirror. Seeing how to pop out the old mirror with the broken glass was very helpful. The new mirror came with the white 4 inch circular mounting base (that pops into the center and the 2 servos of the actuator) separate from the mirror - the idea is it is easier to pop this mounting piece on first and then use the double sided adhesive to attach the mirror to it afterward than with the base and mirror together as in your video. My roadblock was that the mounting piece refused to snap on to the balls on the servo pieces. If I tried with them spun out a little, when I tried to pop the socket onto the ball, it just forced it down to the bottom position. At the bottom position, the ball and the socket in the mounting base weren't aligned well enough. I used LOTS of force - enough that I was really worried about breaking it. The center popped in with some force, but the 2 servos for adjusting the mirror angle just would not go in. After trying a variety of things, I made a collar out of a 1.5" washer that choked the neck of the ball on the servo. I used a 1/4" piece of 1/2" pvc irrigation pipe to support this collar (I cut it through on one side and most of the way through on the other side so I could get it out afterward.) So when I pushed the base (with the socket) against the ball, the pipe and collar kept the servo from retracting. And the force was against the case and not the servo. Still required a lot of force, but it did pop in. photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipM1VdxC-9XLeQEk1vhgkx-rbDnoKJJjKGOB7IF0

[@RussPainter8]

Really helpful. Thanks for sharing this.

[@GregPettus]

Russ Painter of course!

[@tfink00]

This was very helpful! Thanks so much

[@GregPettus]

Youre very welcome

[@MrKhalid87]

Man your video so helpful I got new side mirror for my MX5 the wide angle one to replace, thanks a lot

[@nickgilbert1264]

Thanks for this. I was really struggling to get the glass to snap back into the white servo heads but this showed me I just needed more force :)

[@GregPettus]

Glad i could help!

[@theTylerMorale]

It’s certainly nice seeing what the inside looks like so you know what is being connected

[@alexmedosh5385]

Thanks man for this video! So helpful!

[@r3novatyo]

Thanks! Helped for Mazda CX-3 2018!

[@ObiWanCannolii]

Worked great on a 2016 CX-5. Thank you, sir!

[@SuperSteamengine]

Is this the same kinda assembly? I am gona change mine tomrw

[@andrewdonald6906]

Jeeeeez... dude u saved me a whole bunch of headaches n a lil bit of cash too.... thanks champ.... video was very useful and informative....

[@GregPettus]

Glad i could help!!

[@crackerbme]

Great video. Very descriptive and answered all my questions.

[@GregPettus]

Glad i could help!

[@anthonydavis1607]

Great video! Helped me out with my ‘20 Mazda 3. Got it done in about 5 minutes. For the newer gen Mazdas this video is spot on, just the white servos are in different places.

[@daviddaniels6726]

Your video was so helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain how to do this.

[@GregPettus]

No problem. Glad i could help!

[@bk7956]

watched many videos before I found this one, which is far and away the best one. To avoid oncoming traffic, I swerved and hit a trash bin, which folded the side mirror with a loud bang ( scared the whee out of me) after snapping it back in place, no physical damage, just the actual mirror flapping in the breeze. This video shoed how and where to guide it back in, now working perfectly... Thanks Greg

[@GregPettus]

Love it! Glad i could help!

[@Shromp-sh7lh]

Just what I was looking for. Going to paint my caps black and figured it would be best to take them off to do so.

[@ShiipChan]

Nice video! thanks for sharing! 👍

[@GregPettus]

Thanks! Of Course!

[@alanriddell6358]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@GregPettus]

woo glad I could help!

[@robin86in]

Worked for me 👍 thanks a lot 🤝

[@jasonmillington7806]

Thanks for the vid. Saved me a trip to the car stealership 😊

[@riosuave2374]

Great job man i love the video

[@macktick]

Very good video . Thank you 😊

[@fernandomirandap.4135]

Great video, thank you very much!

[@robbiedouberly344]

Thanks that was perfect!!!

[@pipediaz6631]

excelente video desde chile .saludos muchas gracias

[@dhanushb7380]

Thanks bro ❤️🙌

[@malipeddibalathimmareddy5026]

Nicely explained

[@julianalejandrosalgadomesa9107]

Tank you for this video

[@GregPettus]

Julian Alejandro Salgado Mesa of course dude!

[@Sonu-xd8tm]

TQ very much bro it's help me alot

[@willadkins4074]

Awesome very helpful 👍🏾

[@GregPettus]

Glad i could help

[@jcheng4015]

Was thinking of adding turn signal arrows to the mirror. How is the mirror attached to the plastic plate where the BSM wires are going to? Do you think its possible to do it?

[@TheoFGM]

It helps me a lot. I put some heat on the center and it pops in easier.

[@GregPettus]

Fabian Garrido thats a good idea

[@garethjames8553]

Good one Greg... very helpful.. Diolch yn fawr..

[@GregPettus]

Thanks!

[@Calihan]

Need this video because the darn yellow jackets or paper wasps LOVE the inside of the mirror to make their home. I'm going to umake it 😁

[@vavasilchenko]

Is your mirror with a servo drive? It folds by hand, as you showed in the video, and can it be done with an electric motor?

[@faizanabbashussain]

Thankful to you 😊😊

[@nate86diy43]

Best Tool as well to prying caps are the prying tools. Using the Flat head may cause possible breaking of the tabs.

[@OldManPhillips]

Thanks Gregor!

[@GregPettus]

Anytime!

[@babalocjones5082]

thanks champ helpful

[@GregPettus]

Youre very welcome!! Glad i could help

[@lukha225]

I have a 16 cx-5. I need to replace the right side outside mirror. Are the step of removing the panel the same? thx

[@BILLYBANTER69]

Thanks for that, one extra tip for people is you use a heat gun to warm the ball on the mirror and the socket. Just warm not hot so the plastic is more flexible.

[@jeffwatson2915]

That's my issue... The main one pops on with some force, but the 2 servos refuse to snap in place. Pressing harder just forces them to their fully retracted position and then the angle isn't right for the ball to go into the socket on the back of the mirror. I have tried holding the white plastic rod (about the size of a chapstick tube) with tape wrapped around it and with hose clamps and no luck so far. Reeaalllly don't want to break the ball off and have to replace that whole unit. --- Later, I was a little nervous about heating and I went a different route. So I made a separate comment.

[@BILLYBANTER69]

@@jeffwatson2915 I have a CX9 to do on Monday so I will let you know how this one goes.

[@avaniolsen7864]

A rock hit the front/bottom plastic housing of the mirror. Do I have to take apart the whole mirror to swap out the bottom plastic housing or can I just slide it in from the front?

[@camrinroczey4587]

Thank youuuu!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@GregPettus]

No problem!!!

[@HDGamingPlanet]

Thanks a lot bro

[@GregPettus]

No prob

[@llatticus182ll]

Thanks for the video! Some asshole stole my mirror and back cap. He must've watched this video bc there are no scratches on my car and all of the cables are in tact. Now I have to buy the parts and try to install it myself.

[@GregPettus]

Ooo nooooo its not too expensive and its easy to put on

[@Rebel07979]

Helpful thanks

[@steinarhammerstad3514]

Great video. Thanks. I have a problem with the open/close system. There is a sound, but one side doesn't close or open automaticly anymore. Can you show how to solve this problem?

[@GregPettus]

I wish i could help. We domt have that feature in the states.

[@ebrammer2525]

Thanks for this Greg, someone opened their door into my mirror and broke the lens of the outer little signal assembly. It looks like it can be removed easily and replaced once the cap is off, do you know if that is the case by chance?

[@GregPettus]

I dont exactly remember if it was easy to remove. But id imagine its simple in design so should be able to remove it. Also because it needs to be easy to get to to replace the bulb

[@stefflores]

I put my mirror back on bit now it doesn't seem to adjust using the joystick on my door properly. Could the white screw things need to be replaced?

[@JohnBaker3000]

Nice! Thank-you for this tutorial!

[@GregPettus]

No probs!

[@vladimiroreshkov3721]

Thank you

[@User-cb4jm]

Useful as Mazda seems to be one of the only brands with a non convex drivers side mirror (at least here in Australia), when every other modern car has dual convex mirrors. Maybe someone has a replacement convex mirror.

[@cedanecox5733]

So, i asked if this could be done for the 2011 mazda atenza (6)...here goes my feedback; i used these same exact steps to replace my left turn signal indicator, no issues encountered.

[@GregPettus]

NICE!! glad this worked dude!!

[@wesweber7930]

Do you have a video showing the replacement of the mirror glass? As in removing/replacing the mirror and reattaching the BRM sensor and backing plate on the new mirror glass.

[@GregPettus]

No. Not something i had needed to do. Never was damaged... if it happens to me i may show how to fix it in the future

[@williambaker08]

Thought it was a BSM sensor?

[@GregPettus]

@@williambaker08 ha i think youre right bsm.

[@kaseyyyyy]

Great video. Looks like almost everything I was looking for. Do you know if I can replace the outer shell only? My mirror and electronics still work fine; the mirror I have has blind spot detection but all the ones I see for sale don't have it. Can I simply buy the replacement mirror and just change out the shell and keep my mirror and electronics? Perhaps you can make a video showing us how to do that. I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

[@GregPettus]

Outer Shell? Like the frame? mmmm Should be ok to do. going to take a little bit of work, but I dont see why you couldnt replace the shell. looks like everything on the inside had a screw and/or clip holding it in. Not exactly sure how to do that... cuz I havent had the need to. I would for sure ask the forums if anyone has done any of this work. I would use the original one as a reference how to wire the blind spot into the new shell.

[@kaseyyyyy]

I just took a look and it seems as though the wires all come through the spring that allows you to push the mirror back. Do you supposed the mirror glass itself is the only difference between the models with other electronic features (blind spot, heated etc..)? Thanks for the quick response.

[@GregPettus]

the mirror and the wiring probably is the only thing. Makes it easier on the manufacturer.

[@pipediaz6631]

Para el Mazda cx-3 será igual?

[@cycloneyou]

Man thanks Greg I be wanting to change my mirror caps but the directions for them not great this video helps.

[@GregPettus]

Glad I could help!

[@rickboucher6061]

Thanks...my wife scratched her Prius cover on the garage so got a new one coming to swap it out for her!

[@Joe-me4xu]

I've always wanted to find out if it is possible to change the turn signals on the side mirrors to a different bulb. Like a led. If so, pls let me know

[@GregPettus]

I havent gone that far into the side mirrors. but from what I can tell you just pop off the cap and can replace the bulb then.

[@AllenCaraway]

Thanks for posting this tutorial. Is it possible to just replace the plastic indicator lens?

[@GregPettus]

Allen Caraway it seems to be removable however finding just that part might be difficult. May end up with an entire side mirror.

[@AllenCaraway]

Thanks for the reply. Might get lucky at a breaker's yard perhaps ...

[@GregPettus]

Yeah id imagine there is plenty in a junkyard.

[@rbarr775]

I found a much easier way: I just drove through my favorite car wash with my brand new Mazda3, and it ripped the passenger side mirror cover off and threw it! I got home and saw the cover gone, went back to the car wash & had them hunt it down. It's scratched up, but all the tabs look intact. 600 miles on the car... Grrrr! The vid was helpful, though, in getting me in a better mood for reattaching the cover.

[@GregPettus]

+rbarr775 oooo nooooo. Yeah good luck. Sorry about the mirror cover. Let me know if you have any questions

[@basspig]

I need to find a replacement plastic shell (daughter struck a mailbox that was sticking out into the road too far during heavy snow). The mirror assembly is okay, just the weather cover in front facing side is shattered. Where can I get this garnish shell for a white 2012 CX9? Everyone wants to sell entire mirror system.

[@Duck4212]

Having a tough time getting the large center hub to lock into place. Do you use a lot of grease?

[@GregPettus]

So you just push hard right on top of the center hub. It seems scary but just make sure you are right on top of it then push. It will snap fully in. Freaked me out to do that the first time. I didnt add anymore grease.

[@danabecker9303]

Hi Greg! Do you know if this method is similar to replacement for a gen 4?

[@GregPettus]

Knowing mazda id imagine the process is very similar.

[@kristinak2211]

THANK YOU

[@GregPettus]

Youre welcome

[@blodwynfoxtel4317]

Helpful

[@wesamattia6171]

Greaaaaaaaaaaaat thanks for your help , l bought and fixed it in the from of the store by myself

[@GregPettus]

Sweet

[@adilsardar2398]

Where i can find those white clips in white backing plate

[@faizanabbashussain]

Helped me fix the mirror. I was worried

[@GregPettus]

Wooo glad i could help

[@richardhaliem428]

Thanks

[@GregPettus]

Welcome!

[@kevind.3973]

thank you you help me :-)

[@GregPettus]

Youre welcome! Glad i could help

[@evgeniichernyak4940]

Молодец. Спасибо

[@dodee2556]

I am having an absolute nightmare with the wing mirror glass. Initially, i took the mirror off as my mirror casing was broken and i was getting a bodyworker to repair it, when i took the original mirror casing off, the rear of the mirror glass retaining clips broke. A couple of days later, the bodyworker finished with the car, and suggested glueing the old mirror back in, he did and insisted it would still swivel, i didnt see how and was proven right, it failed to move. So now im stuck with a wing mirror glued on, so i had no choice but to break the glass and remove the glue, but he used some industrial level glue, which i tried to remove from the actuator but it was too stubborn and too far gone. So now i needed a new actuator (the part with the little motors and swiveling knobs), dealers dont sell it separately, so i needed a new mirror casing just for that particularly part. I sourced a complete mirror casing, came without a mirror glass. So i bought a non original mirror glass, attempted to fit it in, the internal centre retaining clip on the rear of the mirror glass broke, whilst pushing it into position. I then thought oh it must be poor plastic, so i went ahead and bought an original mirror glass, i managed to push the centre in, but when i attempted to push the two swivel knobs in, the clips on the rear of the mirror glass for them broke. This mirror has drove me absolutely insane. I am now stuck, i do not know what to do, i wish i bought a complete mirror with the glass already in it and just be done with it. I know this write up is long, im just venting. I want to cry.

[@GregPettus]

Unfortunately at this point you might want to buy an entirely new side mirror

[@dodee2556]

@@GregPettus thanks bro, Well, i found out my issue, i needed to heat the rear of the mirror glass before installing, since its like 0 degrees here. I need to heat it to 60 degrees before installing. So im just waiting on a replacement glass mirror and ill see how that pans out. It makes sense but we’ll see

[@dodee2556]

To conclude for those that struggled like i have, heated the new one with a hot air gun, (60 deg if u have something to measure the amount of heat) n then firmly but carefully place it in. Absolute pain in the butt but i hope it helps someone

[@jackhewitt8614]

Hi mate thx for the video also wondering if it’s the same for 2018 Mazda CX-5 ? Cheers

[@GregPettus]

Should be very similar

[@jackhewitt8614]

Greg F. Pettus awesome cheers

[@Toolmamon]

Where can I get the bottom black trim of the mirror???

[@alexhatcher8812]

hi steve!

[@727brianq]

Does anyone know if the 2014 CX-5 mirrors are the same as any other Mazda models. Are they interchangeable with other vehicles? Mine have BSM and I cracked the housing on my garage door so I need to change the frame but the cover is still intact. Just hoping I can find one for a somewhat cheap price is they are interchangeable with other Mazda’s.

[@GregPettus]

I dont think the other models are the same probably have to buy a cx5 model