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carbongs
03-17-2010, 06:05 PM
Installed these for TriniGS yesterday. Took some pics along with the install.

His car sits so nice in my driveway lol. The neighbors were like another GS? Really? lol

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-4.jpg

Used this thread for the references but I compiled some steps that were skipped.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-third-generation/403573-its-finally-done-gs300-led-turn-signal-mirror-covers-installed-diy-thread.html

Start with opening up the door panel, Here's how

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-5.jpg

Use a small flathead screwdriver to slowly pry off the cap behind the handle from left to right.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-6.jpg

Once the cover comes off there will be a phillips head screw to take out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-7.jpg

Then there is a phillips head screw behind the hole for the air vent which comes from the dash to the door.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-8.jpg

Then use a small flathead screwdriver to take off the led light housing

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-9.jpg

Remove the LED for easy access later

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-10.jpg

There is a long phillips head screw behind there

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-11.jpg

First roll down your windows it will make thins much easier! Then by pulling towards you pull the panel from right to left starting at the lower right hand corner there should be 9 tabs. Then once the bottom and side are free start at the top corner furthest away from the side mirror and gently pull up. The door panel should separate and pull of. I used a cardboard box to rest it on. Easier to leave it on then to take everything off.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-12.jpg

Then there is a phillips head screw on the side panel that covers the door latch take that off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-14.jpg

Then there is the door trim moulding that is held in with two tabs. One on each side. Simply use a flat head or small needle nose pliers to pry them off.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-17.jpg

On the ABS unit on the door locate the clip that goes to the side mirror. It should be the one on the right. Disconnect it.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-18.jpg

Remove the side mirror bolts. There are three 10mm bolts. Don't worry about the mirror falling off there is a plastic rod that holds it in place.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-19.jpg

Pull from the outside and it should come off nicely

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-20.jpg

Make sure the clip comes with it through the hole on the door

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-21.jpg

Done

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-22.jpg

Do everything again on the passenger side and you are ready for the hard work

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-23.jpg

Bring the mirrors to an open space where you can spread out and work

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-24.jpg

I used three layers of masking tape along the bottom of the mirror. You will need to do this in order to keep the mirror from scratches and pry marks later.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-25.jpg

From the bottom you will need to pry up using a pry bar or flexhead flat head screwdriver.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-26.jpg

There are two plastic clips holding the mirror onto the plate. Once you get them to separate then it is all easy work

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-27.jpg

Take off the two plugs on the mirror with a small flat head screwdriver

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-28.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-29.jpg

Then the mirror should lift from the housing

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-30.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-31.jpg

Take off the phillips head screw on the plate

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-32.jpg

It should come off with the spring attached

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-33.jpg

Pull the plate off carefully, there will be some clicking noise from the ribbed rods that are holding it in place

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-34.jpg

Remove the 4 phillips head screws this will release the top part of the housing away from the mirror cap

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-35.jpg

What you should see

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-36.jpg

Then remove the puddle lamp housing

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-37.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-38.jpg

Use needle nose pliers to take off the mirror guts from the housing. There should be three

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-39.jpg

Pull the insides out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-40.jpg

Comparing the caps. The new one is on top the OEM is on the bottom

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-41.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-42.jpg

Transferring the tabs

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-43.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-44.jpg

Now for wiring. Pull the rubber grommet off of the triangle piece that bolts to the car. You will see this clip underneath of it

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-45.jpg

Pull towards you and it should pop off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-46.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-47.jpg

Run the wire through the pipe.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-48.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-49.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-50.jpg

Pass the line through the grommet, reassemble, and done!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-51.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-52.jpg

Everything back together and wired up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-53.jpg

On the side of the door locate the grommet and hosing from the door to the car. There are two 10mm bolts holding in the door side of the grommet. Take those off and using a flathead screwdriver you can pull the grommet from the car.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-54.jpg

I attached the wires to a long zip tie and ran that through the grommet and through the car. Inside the car you will have to remove the plastic and carpet and feel for the wire coming through.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-55.jpg

Pulling up the driver's side scuff plate to get to the main harness

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-56.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-57.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-58.jpg

As the other thread stated look for the large green and large yellow wires. Those are the ones you tap into. Yellow = driver's side. Green = passenger side.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-59.jpg

All buttoned up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-60.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-61.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-62.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-63.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/3-16-10%20TriniGS%20Mirrors/31610tgsmi-64.jpg

wanggsticky
03-17-2010, 06:21 PM
i just nutted! sick as fuck!

MINI
03-17-2010, 06:47 PM
Damn, great all around.

ATK_Designs
03-17-2010, 07:45 PM
nice mod, good documentary.

Thanks for sharing bro.

DVSRX-7
03-17-2010, 08:14 PM
DIY SECTION GOD DAMMIT!!!!!


Nice tho

Da_unknown
03-17-2010, 09:17 PM
luv that body style...

2turbo4u
03-17-2010, 09:28 PM
Carbon does it again :goodjob:

chameleon30038
03-17-2010, 10:27 PM
DIY SECTION GOD DAMMIT!!!!!


Nice tho

LMAO.....it was a double feature .... CAR PICS and DIY

changaroo
03-17-2010, 10:32 PM
lol nice DIY. but serves no purpose on IA. nobody else owns one LOL.

HachiDori
03-17-2010, 10:52 PM
This car is AMAZING. It is beautiful in person.! I love it!

MachNU
03-17-2010, 10:53 PM
Dam that is one sexy GS! Those rims go perfect with that car!

e30pwr
03-17-2010, 11:20 PM
must has higher res pics! but looks good

singhondeck
03-17-2010, 11:38 PM
niiiiiiiiiiice

Boosted FC
03-18-2010, 08:00 AM
Great writeup & sick car.

veritekracer
03-19-2010, 10:13 PM
Looking good Trini, and great DIY Tony!!!