How to take apart remove the side view mirrors on a 2016 RAM 1500 Laramie.

2016 Ram 1500 side view mirror skull cap removal. I didnt see anyone going in detail about how to take these things apart. A side note when I finally finished the replacement, take note that both mirrors are not set up the same. One of them has that square cam (driver side) and the other is a round socket type (passenger) but they both will come off by pulling on them evenly. I don't reccomend using a screw driver on the passenger side one. Also if you take the puddle light off while still connected to the wire harness it will make it 100 times easier to remove the harness as opposed to trying to keep the skull cap and puddle light together when removed.

[@MarikaCrawfod]

Exactly what I was looking for. Great video, straight to the point. Much appreciated!

[@matturtz]

There is an extra wire in the OEM mirror that supplies the auto-dimming feature for bright light. No online retailer has a mirror that is compatible with this option. Only the Dealer has the mirrors with this extra wiring included. To me, it wasn't worth 3x the price for auto-dimming, so now I just have to squint or look away, if it get hi-beams in my mirror.

[@EJ-yn5vj]

You have 4 wires because you can enable tilt in reverse for the side mirrors, if it’s not already enabled. If you don’t have memory seats, won’t be enabled, but you can do it w ALPHAODB. 👍🏻

[@leegarcia81]

That makes sense. I still didn't know what it was lol. I didnt want to chance it. And I actually disabled the tilt in reverse because I found it more of an inconvenience.

[@zachunholz9130]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@ZbysioR]

thanks. needed that

[@RamandChevyOwner]

So I have a project truck.A 2016 ram 1500 express.It doesn’t have a turn signal light on the mirror at all.Do I have to wire it or does the mirror have wires tucked away

[@leegarcia81]

It would all depend on the set up on your mirror assembly. Im not sure if the express model has power adjusted mirrors or any of the wires. To my understanding the hardware part is all the same and you would just leave the wires tucked away or hanging if im understanding you correctly

[@RamandChevyOwner]

@@leegarcia81 thanks for your help

[@randallford5584]

Mine didn’t come with electrical tail that long! 😅 where you get replacement

[@leegarcia81]

They were OEM from a 2017 sport.

[@hhachatz]

Great video. But if I could afford the truck and 2 side by sides I would just pay someone to do it😊

[@leegarcia81]

Well thats the thing. The dealership won't do this work. They claim its not possible. They want you to buy a whole new paint matched set. And I rather take things apart and learn how to do then myself. Plus I like to teach and help others who might have questions or need comparisons.

[@hhachatz]

@@leegarcia81 Very cool!

[@bushisahomo]

hey dude...i got the same 2016 ram 1500 laramie (same color too) with the side mirrors that are on your truck, with the same clips and everything. my passenger side mirror part ( that you explain how to take off the housing) literally blew off the housing going through the car wash. It doesnt look like anything broke or snapped off, but I can't for the life of me get it to snap back into place. any suggestions?

[@leegarcia81]

Hey sorry for the late reply. It's easier to snap back in if it's taken apart. The other sides seem to make it very difficult. I feel your pain though. carwash got me too. By now you probably already fixed your issue though im sure

[@shadow9137]

Do you happen to know the part number for the replacement light? Your video is the only one that matches exactly what I have. However, my issue is that the turn signal on the mirror is going out and I’m trying to replace it myself instead of taking it to the dealership and pay outrageous labor costs.

[@leegarcia81]

Unfortunately no I dont have a part number but side mirror I have is for a laramie. The donor was for a sport. Apparently its the auto dim and tilt feature that makes it different. The led turn signal lights ive seen for about 80 bucks when they have them. The dealer will wanna dell you the whole side mirror assembly. Yout best bet is to find one thats messed up or for sale cheap somewhere but had a good turn signal.