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Auto body repair & detailing/replace suburban side mirrors

Expert: Mike Potter - 5/5/2008

Question
Hi Mike- I Snapped the side mirrors off my 98 Suburban squeezing through a tight spot so I got replacements. How do I get the interior plastic trim off the corner of the doors so as to get at the mirror bolts? Thanks,
Rob

Answer
You will need to remove the whole trim panel on that vehicle. Remove the switch panel, look for screws there and around the edges. Using a trim removal tool (cheap at the auto parts store) pop off the trim panel. If you do not see screws, there is probably a push clip. Be careful not to break anything, it's all plastic.

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Comment	Thanks! Dang, you're right. I bought a panel tool like you said, and took off the small piece of interior trim covering the mirror bolts. But in order to get at the power connection, I have to take the whole door panel off. Later. For now I got the old mirrors fixed with Gorilla tape.