Thanks so very much. Lost my passenger mirror to a black trash can sticking out in the street on a dark rainy night. Watched your video & used your link to order the part. It was at my doorstep the next day. Install was a snap thanks to your guidance & I know next to NOTHING about auto repairs. Thanks for the AWESOME tutorial!!!
Awesome! Thanks so much for giving this testimony. My entire goal with this channel is to encourage people to tackle projects they wouldn't do themselves without some encouragement and step-by-step instructions. Have a good one!
Just what I needed. Thanks for being concise while still providing helpful warnings, specifically dropping the screws behind the door panel; a quick bit of cloth stuffed in there should prevent any mishaps.
Thanks Dan, I love DIY and your video was well spoken and to the point. If I got a mobile company out to do this, it would be $350AU to supply and fit! Saved me all but the cost of the mirror and polish. Cheers!!! 👍🏻🇦🇺😁
Blinxztv are you saying you we’re able to replace the stock units without turn signals with ones that have them? Was the wiring there already for it, or did you have to add it?
@@DansWay yeah, it should fit just fine. the units i ordered have wires that i can wire together down into the inner fender to the turn signal wire and splice it. i'll let you know for sure when they arrive
All of them are gone . Had a shop do a repair and they mention changing the mirror . I noticed the thing was loose but when I opened it to fix no screws were in sight .
@@larisachesnut2175 Wow, ok. You could take the side mirror to HomeDepot, Ace, or other hardware store and ask them for help. There are no threads, so a heavy-threaded sheet metal screw that cuts its own threads would work.
Thanks for this video. My local shop gave me a $450 estimate to do this! Can you tell me how you loosened the plastic door panel so that you got a straight shot at the partially hidden bolt on the lower right?
My mirror itself is intact (glass, electronics, cover) its the plastic plate the mounting screws screw into that is broken. Suggestions? I’d like to avoid replacing the whole mirror.
Ideally you should release the outer painted cover from the inside of the mirror unit to avoid breaking the tabs, but this involves removing the glass, and sometimes the glass mounting plastics / mirror adjustment parts that may be clipped, screwed or bolted inside the body of the unit. The tabs on a majority of outer covers break if levered as the plastic becomes more brittle as it ages. Happens on most car brands.
Thank you for posting! It seems to me these mirrors are the same as the Mazda 2's. I could not find anything on the Mazda 2. Perhaps add Mazda 2 to the title?
@@DansWay Nope, just finished installing and everything worked out. The little white clip for the mirror proved to be the hardest part to detach. Thanks for the video, was a big help.
@@DansWay For the white clip, I used a tiny flat head screwdriver to pry up part the release so that eventually loosened and detached. Had to push pretty good to make the new one fit, good to test to make sure the mirror moves before putting everything back in.
Just did this on a 2006 Mazda3. The screw heads were 8mm. Not sure if the ones for your newer Mazda3 are 8mm, but it seems unlikely that'd be 5/16 on a Japanese car.
Thanks so very much. Lost my passenger mirror to a black trash can sticking out in the street on a dark rainy night. Watched your video & used your link to order the part. It was at my doorstep the next day. Install was a snap thanks to your guidance & I know next to NOTHING about auto repairs. Thanks for the AWESOME tutorial!!!
Awesome! Thanks so much for giving this testimony. My entire goal with this channel is to encourage people to tackle projects they wouldn't do themselves without some encouragement and step-by-step instructions. Have a good one!
Thank you for this. Success in under 10 minutes because of this video.
Just what I needed. Thanks for being concise while still providing helpful warnings, specifically dropping the screws behind the door panel; a quick bit of cloth stuffed in there should prevent any mishaps.
Great suggestion about the cloth. Thanks.
Just did this on my 2008. Worked great for me. Thank you for posting! (And used my hand wrenches which was slower but still worked)
Awesome! What killed your mirror?
@@DansWay No idea. The dangers of street parking in a city I guess.
@@Nessavanessa91 Oh man... Sorry!
this video was very helpful abd i have to say your commentary made me comfortable enough to do this..thanks
You're very welcome. I'm glad it gave you enough confidence to do this yourself.
perfect video! just changed my mirror thanks mate
Glad it worked out for you!
Thank you so much! These instructions worked perfectly!
Thanks Dan, I love DIY and your video was well spoken and to the point. If I got a mobile company out to do this, it would be $350AU to supply and fit! Saved me all but the cost of the mirror and polish. Cheers!!! 👍🏻🇦🇺😁
So glad you were able to do this yourself! Congratulations! 🎊 👏🏼
Really appreciate this video!! Thank you!
I'm glad it helped! Did you get yours replaced ok?
@@DansWay Will definitely replace mines sometime next week. Im sure it’ll work out fine’
THANK YOU
Your Welcome!
thank you jesus i thought i had to take that whole door panel off !!!
Thank you so much.... blesses
Cool, nice vid. Helped a lot to speed up my replacement! Woulda thought the bolts would be metric though on a Mazda?
Yah, I'm guessing these are built in the US... Or perhaps a metric size is so close I could have found a better fit...
Isn’t the screw head 8mm metric? Wobble socket for the angle
thanksssssss !
Your very welcome!
In my country the left side is the passenger I'd have to look for it locally
I have a 2011 Mazda 3. My mirrors are fine I just wanted a pair with turn signals lol
Blinxztv are you saying you we’re able to replace the stock units without turn signals with ones that have them? Was the wiring there already for it, or did you have to add it?
@@DansWay yeah, it should fit just fine. the units i ordered have wires that i can wire together down into the inner fender to the turn signal wire and splice it. i'll let you know for sure when they arrive
Blinxztv how’d it go? Plan on doing the same. Was it hard to route the wires through the grommet? Also plan on installing some puddle lights too.
Hi here in the USA . I am having a hard time finding the right screw size
Which screw? Did one of the main ones get lost?
All of them are gone . Had a shop do a repair and they mention changing the mirror . I noticed the thing was loose but when I opened it to fix no screws were in sight .
@@larisachesnut2175 Wow, ok. You could take the side mirror to HomeDepot, Ace, or other hardware store and ask them for help. There are no threads, so a heavy-threaded sheet metal screw that cuts its own threads would work.
Thanks for this video. My local shop gave me a $450 estimate to do this! Can you tell me how you loosened the plastic door panel so that you got a straight shot at the partially hidden bolt on the lower right?
We didn't have a problem accessing the bolt on our door. You could always use a 5/16" wrench to manually back it out.
@@DansWay thanks, very useful!
Very useful video Does this same process work for power mirrors?
The disassembly would be the same. There will be another wiring harness for the electrical signals. Let us know how it turns out if you do it!
I had the same concern for my Mazda 5. Thanks for the preview!
My mirror itself is intact (glass, electronics, cover) its the plastic plate the mounting screws screw into that is broken. Suggestions? I’d like to avoid replacing the whole mirror.
I'm not sure how you could purchase just that one piece... You might have to purchase the whole thing and replace just the broken piece inside. Sorry!
Can you help please, my right side mirror isn't folding automaticly, only the right one?
Are you saying you replaced your broke one, or that your mirror stopped folding and you need help to get it moving again?
@@DansWay Stopped working and need help to get it moving again. Thanks
The dealership was gonna charge $250 to install a mirror on the mazda pays to do it yourself and save
I just need the black plactic piece that is connected to the door. Doesn't seem like I can just get that.
Yah, I'm not sure where you could just get that trim piece...
I need the mirror engine
So do I dude. Fukin cool!
Will I be able to get the new mirror on without a drill or will I have trouble threading it?
DoublePlay you don’t need the drill, that just made it easier for me. You can push hard with a socket set to get it started.
How do you get the white plastic to disconnect?
Did you get it? There might be clips you have to release or pry against.
Ideally you should release the outer painted cover from the inside of the mirror unit to avoid breaking the tabs, but this involves removing the glass, and sometimes the glass mounting plastics / mirror adjustment parts that may be clipped, screwed or bolted inside the body of the unit. The tabs on a majority of outer covers break if levered as the plastic becomes more brittle as it ages. Happens on most car brands.
What are all the tools necessary?
Noah Moody basic tools like the video shows. Screwdriver, a socket set is helpful. That’s about it.
Thank you for posting! It seems to me these mirrors are the same as the Mazda 2's. I could not find anything on the Mazda 2. Perhaps add Mazda 2 to the title?
Javier Serrano thanks for the suggestion!
Did you keep the foam backing on the replacement mirror as you installed it?
Yes I believe so. Are you having a problem with it?
@@DansWay Nope, just finished installing and everything worked out. The little white clip for the mirror proved to be the hardest part to detach. Thanks for the video, was a big help.
Glad it worked out for you! Any other tips or tricks to share?
@@DansWay For the white clip, I used a tiny flat head screwdriver to pry up part the release so that eventually loosened and detached. Had to push pretty good to make the new one fit, good to test to make sure the mirror moves before putting everything back in.
Hi Dan Where can I buy the Cover with the bottom cover for the passenger side mirror?
Is the replacement mirror foldable?
thrizzy5 yes!
@@DansWay Awesome. Thank you for this!
Am sabelo in Capetown where can are get u guyz to fix my one please
DIY bruh!
Just did this on a 2006 Mazda3. The screw heads were 8mm. Not sure if the ones for your newer Mazda3 are 8mm, but it seems unlikely that'd be 5/16 on a Japanese car.