Replacing a Side View Mirror on a Lexus IS250

The IS250 has a weak side view mirror that is very easy to break. Purchasing an original mirror can be quite costly. We are trying out an aftermarket mirror we purchased from Amazon for $88. I hope it works.
Amazon Link:
www.amazon.com/Drivers-Mirror...

[@brevenlangley5726]

Thanks, this helped me a lot as it was difficult to find a video of the whole assembly replacement. I have an 08 is250, and these instructions transferred over exactly the same even though they are 2 year’s apart. If anyone on here is wondering if this will work for 08 is250, I can happily say (yes it does), only took me 30 minutes. Thanks again! Ps, if you finish and notice your automatic window for drivers side door is not automatically going down. Close all windows, shut the door and hold UP on the driver side door window control for 10 seconds, then let go and it should work.

[@SleepRGarage]

Thanks for watching friend and thanks for mentioning the power window relearn✌

[@davoice7033]

hey where did you purchase the mirror from ? for you 2008

[@WorldThruPolanco]

Did you have to do any additional wiring to get the side blinkers to work ?

[@nylavamp4411]

@@davoice7033 I got mine on Amazon for $125 and it’s a perfect match

[@nylavamp4411]

We have the same car. You give me hope I can do this myself

[@marchearn9058]

Thank you SO MUCH!!! I was replacing the mirror for a family friend and of course looked on KZbin to see if anyone had made a video and yours was the only one for that specific model and year! You saved me hours, I'm sure, of trying to figure it out. I know making videos and editing is very time consuming and I appreciate you taking time to do so. Very grateful. Thanks again.

[@BlessingEagle]

This video will never win a prize for videography but shows exactly what needs to be done. Thank you. Tip: When putting the nuts back onto the mirror studs, tape the nuts to the socket. They will start to thread easily and once on the stud, remove the socket. The tape either comes with the socket or you can use a pair of needle nose pliers to remove it from the nut. Tip: The door panel is quite heavy and for the IS 250C, there are many connections. You really don't want the panel supported by the wiring harness. The panel only needs to move back about 5 or 6 inches. So make an "S" shaped gizmo out of a piece of 1/8 rod and hang the panel on the door. Use a rag on the door to avoid scratches.

[@SleepRGarage]

For sure, I just got a hold of Steven Spielberg to direct and Industrial Lights and Magic to do all the special effects for my next "How to Video, Thanks for watching🤣✌

[@elliottsmith7418]

Made it 10 times easier to complete the install. Thank you!

[@SleepRGarage]

No problem friend. Thanks for watching ✌

[@xrateplaya]

Thanks man very helpful bout to tackle this project today been putting it off for a year haha

[@tomklejne3916]

Thank you! you are my hero! just did my passenger side mirror and it went exactly as in this video! and it saved my a ludicrous amounts of money! I'll be doing the drivers side next week when it arrives from amazon!

[@SleepRGarage]

Awesome, great to hear. 🙏

[@sefrye512]

Thanks man Someone passed by and smacked mine half off had a mirror tapped up till my new one got delivered 🙏

[@OrdinalGuy]

I got scared at first because the door wouldn’t lock and unlock and then it started spazzing out. I just kept going through cycles now it unlocks and locks normally 😂. Great video, glad I finally changed it !!!

[@walterdvonmacahiajones322]

Good vid...fairly simple to do! Thanks for sharing.

[@terrancecollins2696]

someone knocked mirror off of my ISF and i'm pretty sure this is the same exact process...thanks for this video Edit: Just did this on my ISF and this video helped me tremendously. Same exact process thank you

[@Leo-the-lion1974]

Brilliant and very helpful video. Thank you.

[@Clearly-Ashraf]

Great information, thank you kindly

[@jonnnn4895]

Only video I could find great job

[@SleepRGarage]

Thank you my friend✌

[@ozhoneybadger]

Thanks for the video Did it today ended up going mechanic for that rest due to not having magnetic tool. Get prying tools plastic and thin to avoid damage and scratching Get 10mm magnetic socket tool because you want to catch the nuts without letting them fall and not having to open up too much to do this Defo buy the door clips mine came off one broke and one got stuck BEFORE YOU START KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING OPEN THE WINDOWS FULLY DOWN AND DISCONNECT THE CAR BATTERY BECAUSE MY Fuses OR Something ELSE MESSED UP AND NOW MY RADIO AND MIRROR Switches ARE NOT WORKING Don't worry you don't need anyone there with you to catch the mirror it won't fall off if the screws are off cos it sits at an angle but get help putting the door frame back on and make sure your lock is unlocked fully when connecting door wires on Be gentle taking that door panel off from bottom right at start For someone inexperienced an hour should be ok putting the door panel on is tricky

[@raycarrillo2799]

Excellent, detail description. Ty

[@SleepRGarage]

No problem and thank you for watching✌

[@dimmunize]

Thanks for the how to man! 👍🏼

[@SleepRGarage]

Awesome, thanks for watching

[@4evarich5]

Thank you, my 2 mirrors come today this the first video I clicked🤙🏾, someone slapped both my mirrors

[@hccnappy]

Thanks for the vid :)

[@SleepRGarage]

Thank you for watching friend✌

[@thejebbiest6706]

Thanks for the help

[@SleepRGarage]

Thanks for watching friend

[@Saimre_]

On the top part how did u put back the panel, it’s sticking out for me

[@SrForthright1]

Brü putting back door panel is the trickiest part. I liked the video but wish you would have shown that part.

[@SleepRGarage]

Sorry friend, I should have. Thanks for watching though✌

[@andrewb7057]

curious on how the mirror has held up after the install any issues also anyone else use a aftermarket one and how has it been

[@caliguy415]

Where did you order your part from? I have a 2010 model and the sideview mirror housing looks like the same as mine.

[@SleepRGarage]

Amazon

[@dahekjeksleeprgarage5328]

Dang wish I was there to see 😆

[@wesleystrub1742]

How did u get that color, im looking for the same part in the same color and can only find them in black

[@SleepRGarage]

I believe they only come in black, we are using a black one

[@ECSTATICKev]

what year is your is250? mine is a 2008, do you think I could buy those same side mirros with the lights on the backside to fit my years model?

[@SleepRGarage]

Looks like 2006 to 2008 are the same and then 2009 to 2013, but I did see the ones for your year on Amazon, procedure should be the same. Thanks for watching.✌

[@ECSTATICKev]

@@SleepRGarage You found the side mirrors with the signal lights on them for my year? I been looking forever and I still couldn't find them anywhere

[@SleepRGarage]

@@ECSTATICKev oh I see, well the mirror design looks the same, but not sure if the wiring is there for the signal light.

[@terro55]

I ran into the same problem with the replacement mirror. The outer screw was bent. How did you bent your back without damaging the Threads or mirror?

[@SleepRGarage]

I just screwed in the bolts and lightly squeezed them together. Luckily, Chinanasium steel is very soft lol.

[@terro55]

Thank you!! Your video was awesome!!

[@SleepRGarage]

You are very welcome 🙏

[@michaelboibodas]

Help: If an IS250 doesn’t come stock with side turning mirrors will aftermarket ones with the signaling light work, with this same application?

[@SleepRGarage]

What year is you IS

[@michaelboibodas]

It’s a 2007 RWD

[@SleepRGarage]

The part numbers are different and I believe the connector is different, but same procedure for remove and replace.

[@bridgeoverwaters]

Hello! Thanks for this video! Do you know if this would fit the Lexus IS 250C? Not sure if it’s the same.

[@SleepRGarage]

Hello, thanks for watching and sorry I am not sure if it is the same. 🙏

[@bridgeoverwaters]

Hi. What kind of screw drivers are you using? Would like to know the name so that I purchase the correct ones. Thank you

[@SleepRGarage]

Phillips screw drive, 10mm socket with extention and ratchet, small flathead screw driver to pry off the plastic covers

[@jovanwilliamson5939]

Can a 2010 is250 mirror work on an older version?

[@SleepRGarage]

I'm not sure, but I think it has something to do with the wiring

[@Chimichur0]

Hiyo! Do you still have that link for the mirrors on Amazon? Having a hard time finding it. Thanks

[@SleepRGarage]

www.amazon.com/Drivers-Mirror-Heated-Replacement-87940-53401-C0/dp/B07DNKS65M/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=2010+is250+driver+side+mirror&qid=1601357928&replacementKeywords=driver+side+mirror&sr=8-11&vehicle=2010-75-2835------------&vehicleName=2010+Lexus+IS250

[@SleepRGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@BlessingEagle]

You have to be very careful in selecting mirrors. My IS 250C has mirror memory and none of the cheap mirrors offer the memory. While the mirror will physically fit, the electrical connection will not.

[@SuperPaul3030]

Hi thanks for video I took out all 4 bolts but door is secure so good didnt want to force it is that normal or is there more bolts I don’t know about

[@SleepRGarage]

Hello, if you mean the mirror not coming off, there is a plastic retainer that holds it, some times needs to come out with a little more persuasion. Thanks for watching✌

[@SuperPaul3030]

@@SleepRGarage no I ment the door panel itself it on there good does it just pop out ? Thanks for ur time

[@SleepRGarage]

Yes it just pops out, some of those clips will probably stay stuck in the door, be sure and remove them and reinstall on door panel before reinstalling. Hope this was helpful.

[@nimmord.12]

Awesome Video!!! Also does the mirror have an auto dimming funtion? And can I replace my non auto dimming mirror to an auto dimming one? Thanks!

[@SleepRGarage]

I'm not sure, I know they changed at 2010 and up

[@nimmord.12]

@@SleepRGarage damn. Guess I’ll suffer from being blinded by those trucks and SUVS with led lights on. Haha! Thanks for the reply. :)

[@SleepRGarage]

Lol, thanks for watching 🙏.

[@doug6191]

My wife just swiped the garage door (somehow my fault because...of course) and we'll need to replace our mirror. You have a link to that Amazon find?

[@SleepRGarage]

What year and what side is the lexus

[@SleepRGarage]

Please refer to Martin H down in the comments there are 2 links there, one for left and one for right.

[@os7396]

are these compatible for 2006 model?

[@SleepRGarage]

I dont think so, because of the signal light on the mirror, but same process to remove and replace.

[@itr_cloud]

Thanks for this. How has the side mirror held up for ya? My wife has a 2009 IS250 and the side mirror keeps wobbling. When I took the mirror apart there's this spring that you need to compress back onto the shaft. I was able to compress the spring back in but it keeps popping back out after awhile. This has to be one of the dumbest designs I've seen for a car part. The spring can easily come off, even if you just bump into the side mirror it'll come off.

[@SleepRGarage]

I agree, one of the worst. Thanks for watching and I recently replaced the other side, someone hit it at the super market.

[@juanmonster6232]

I have a question did you buy the aftermarket and was it better designed than the oem factory part

[@SleepRGarage]

We used aftermarket and it was about 95% the same had no real issues installing

[@juanmonster6232]

@@SleepRGarage thank you.

[@SleepRGarage]

🙏

[@SamS-lq5df]

What year is your car?

[@SleepRGarage]

2010

[@Lenzkrafters]

What year is your IS250?

[@SleepRGarage]

2010

[@seleldjdfmn221]

Awesome job. I'm all about spreading Positivity too! Oh, and happy Save your hearing day! :D

[@stevetash5032]

The loose swivel can be easily fixed. No need to replace.

[@SleepRGarage]

This one hit really hard

[@morganwaldeck6550]

How do you fix this?

[@franksorrentino9664]

Es 350

[@SlipknotFAN1206]

Man, if you can remove the door panel without breaking any clips and getting it back on in one try, you’re a certified bad a*s. If replacing the mirror , do yourself a favor and by the replacement clips for $7

[@bridgeoverwaters]

Hi. Where do you get the replacement clips?

[@SleepRGarage]

I think the best place would be from your local dealer