Awesome post, Tom!

It should be noted that the screw is a Torx screw (at least mine is). I think it's a T15. Also the socket is a 10mm and the SVT doesn't reuse the Torx screw.

 

Look at you doing writeups. Thought that is what you had minions i mean members for.
Good job.

 

great writeup tom! im going to need this in about three weeks!

+rep!

 

Thanks Tom!!!!!!!!!!

 

Awesome write up Tom. Now if your car doesnt heated mirrors like the svt does and u install the mirrors, does it work.

 

it should. just turn on your rear defroster.

 

Thanks! Plan on doing this very soon.

 

will the svt mirror fit on the sedans and non svt hatches?

 

Yes it will.

 

I can answer the question whether the heated function works. It does not on an 00-02, but does on >03.

Of course, I learned the hard way. Does anyone know which wires to tap into to get the heated function to work? I'm assuming I can tie into the rear window heat button but where to go on the other end? Anyone?

 

i had to see this one!!! nice job by the CEO

 

Just ordered a set of these mirrors tonight and subscribed to this thread so I can find it easier when I get them.

 

Where did you order them from?

 

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

 

I have a 2000 and I have a non motorize mirror...there is a plastic cylinder that holds the 3 guide wires together where the interior controlling stick is. I can't get the mirror out with that on, but it wont come off...help!![wiggle]

 

Hey, thanks for these photos, I think they will really help me, I have to replace the passanger mirror, my wife met the trash can backing out of the garage. Now, I know it is electric, but what tells me if the mirror is heated? PN 98AB17682-M and -L on inside vane trim of mirror. The plug coming in to mirror is 5 wire, the plug going to mirror is three wire.

 

SVT Torx?

The SVT definitely does not use a Torx...what does it use? I'm trying to replace my passenger side and I can't see in there to verify what bit it takes. Any clues?

 

Nevermind, the SVT only has the 10mm....

 

Sweet! Thanks for the pics. Getting ready to replace the mirrors on my daily driver.

This is what the previous owner did to fix the mirrors...lol. Still can't get the flippin' glue off of the paint either.