Broken Driver's Side Mirror

[Black T]

Hello All. First post here. I have a friend that recently broke the mirror glass on the drivers side mirror. New glass was ordered and I connected all the parts back together. I believe I have everything in the correct place inside and the mirror snapped back into place, but the tension is not there. The mirror is very loose, and I cannot get it to tighten up.

Does anyone have some pics of what the mirror is suppose to look like inside? Or a how to on replacing the glass. I have tried a search with no direct results.

The white brkt that connect to the new glass and snaps into the white motor is the part that I cannot get to tighten up. Do I need to add glue to this portion of the mirror?

Thanks, Black T

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by Black T

Hello All. First post here. I have a friend that recently broke the mirror glass on the drivers side mirror. New glass was ordered and I connected all the parts back together. I believe I have everything in the correct place inside and the mirror snapped back into place, but the tension is not there. The mirror is very loose, and I cannot get it to tighten up.

Does anyone have some pics of what the mirror is suppose to look like inside? Or a how to on replacing the glass. I have tried a search with no direct results.

The white brkt that connect to the new glass and snaps into the white motor is the part that I cannot get to tighten up. Do I need to add glue to this portion of the mirror?

Thanks, Black T

The bottom is put into place before the top is snapped in on the US made Camry.

The top is put into place before the bottom is snapped in on the Japan made Camry.

If you do it wrong, the first part to be installed will be very loose and flop around after the last part is snapped in place.

[Black T]

I am pretty sure that I did that step correctly. Once I have the mirror snapped back in, the corner near the heated mirror wire is the loose part.

[Luna2]

Originally Posted by Black T

I am pretty sure that I did that step correctly. Once I have the mirror snapped back in, the corner near the heated mirror wire is the loose part.

It sounds like one of the pivot points has popped out or is broken between the mirror attachment point and the drive motor.

Check and correct, if possible.

Otherwise;
I would scrounge the local junk yard for any color mirror and swap out the drive positioning system / mirror mount. Make sure you match the correct side.