Toyota 4Runner Side Mirror Replacement

Today we're replacing the passenger side mirror of a 2016 Toyota 4Runner. The process should be identical on all 2014 to 2016 Toyota 4Runner models.

[@aluepke1]

This was awesome. Saved me $650 that the Toyota dealership in Denver was going to change me. Thank you so much for making this video

[@hds181]

Excellent video! Especially the tip about the fasteners that stayed in the door instead of coming off with the panel. Very informative without wasting any time. Well done. Thanks for posting it.

[@toopeetoh7965]

Great video! The only thing I would add - lowering the window made it much easier for me to seat the weather stripping when putting the panel back on. Thanks again!

[@Rightfootdown]

Great tip!

[@VegasRey]

Some moron was driving recklessly and knocked my entire driver side mirror off Thank you for this video!

[@Rightfootdown]

Glad it helped!

[@MrLjones57]

Great video. I did the job in almost the same amount of time as it took to watch this. By my watch, just over 35 minutes, which included time to use Goo-Gone to get the Duct Tape residue off of the old cover, since that one matched my silver 4Runner, rather than the black cover that came with the replacement). (Damaged my mirror backing into the garage, so the old cover was still good. I had taped it in place while waiting for the new mirror to arrive.) A couple of tips for the next person watching and learning. There's a little plastic fastener in the bottom left corner of the mirror assembly, and it holds the rubber weather seal. The replacement mirror didn't come with it. Pop it off of the old one, but don't put it right on the new one. Wait until you have the mirror in position and can get the weather stripping lined up to the hole. Then pop it in. Beats trying to stretch the weather stripping over the fastener, which probably went in too far when you pressed it in the first time. I also found it a bit easier to do this with the window down. It made it easier for me to get the top of the door panel onto the door frame at the edge of the window opening. I ordered the replacement mirror from Rock Auto. TYC 5320552 for about $85. Two types of mirrors, one has a "puddle light" underneath it (comes on when you hit the door opener on your key fob) and a turn signal. This one has the 11-pin connector. The other one doesn't have those features and has a 5-pin connector.

[@peterkerber8338]

Awesome video! Was able to do it without detaching the door panel. Just rested it on a step ladder so it wasn’t just hanging. Thanks for the help tho! Saved me $150 and only took 10min

[@austinlucasftw]

Was it easy to do without removing door panel?

[@tlaski9876]

Great video. You caught all the small nuances too with the replacement normally not thought about. Worked perfectly for a 2019 model.

[@Rightfootdown]

Glad it helped!

[@LarryP-hd3oi]

Outstanding video, did the job without incident, zero issues. Thanks for sharing!

[@Rightfootdown]

We're glad to hear it helped!

[@ryanbesch6152]

100% spot on! Helped me replace a broken mirror on my 2021 4Runner.

[@xScoutmagx]

Thanks for the video. It really helped me out. Start to finish less than 20 min!!

[@robertyork386]

Thanks for the tips... I have just replaced my passenger side mirror!! Different screw locations but the same process. :-)

[@JaneDodds-ce7hr]

My OEM mirror replacement didn’t have the round black piece either. Great video!

[@TheRealDrGreenbaum]

We cannot minimize work by popping off the top area only to access the wiring?

[@totuff12]

Thank you !

[@rostamr4096]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@dockins]

Thanks!

[@belizejackie]

where do you buy the side mirror replacement ?

[@TheRealDrGreenbaum]

Got mine from BAM Wholesale Parts

[@andyr4510]

Really well done video!

[@mattb9664]

I dodged a massive piece of ice, and need to replace the cover and lower cover, which now has a hole. This piece of ice would have penetrated the windshield or would have dented the vehicle, but I was able to skirt it just enough before the air stream pulled it towards me. Any chance that Toyota sells just the lower cover part?

[@thestEEZ25]

How do you mount up this side view mirror to one that doesn’t have the marker?

[@rennsport.garage724]

Can you take the cap off without taking the mirror off?

[@Rightfootdown]

I think so

[@well69]

Yes

[@danielfichtl7556]

same for 2012 4runner?

[@KissLova98]

Where can you find the mirror

[@TheRealDrGreenbaum]

Got mine from BAM Wholesale Parts

[@vincentdestigter5980]

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[@vincentdestigter5980]

Vsctrac

[@vincentdestigter5980]

Check engine light

[@petervan7372]

can you just replace the cover?