2004 Nissan altima Passenger side mirror broke at the base Is it possible to use skull cap on a new Thanks in advance?

Yes, you can install the skull cap of your new mirror over the broken base of your old mirror. First, remove the broken mirror glass by prying it out with a flat-head screwdriver. Be careful not to damage the mirror's housing. Next, remove the three bolts that hold the mirror housing in place. Be sure to disconnect the electrical connector for the power mirror before you remove the housing. Once the housing is removed, you can remove the old skull cap and install the new one. Be sure to reconnect the electrical connector before you reinstall the mirror housing. Finally, reinstall the three bolts that hold the mirror housing in place.

Here's a step-by-step process:

1. Gather your tools. You will need:

- A flat-head screwdriver

- A Phillips-head screwdriver

- A 10mm socket

- A ratchet

2. Remove the old mirror glass. Pry the old mirror glass out of the housing using the flat-head screwdriver. Be careful not to damage the housing.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector. Disconnect the electrical connector for the power mirror.

4. Remove the three bolts. Use the 10mm socket to remove the three bolts that hold the mirror housing in place.

5. Remove the mirror housing. Once the bolts are removed, you can lift the mirror housing off the door.

6. Remove the old skull cap. Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the three screws that hold the skull cap in place. Be careful not to lose the screws.

7. Install the new skull cap. Place the new skull cap over the broken base of the mirror and secure it with the three screws.

8. Reinstall the mirror housing. Lift the mirror housing back onto the door and secure it with the three bolts.

9. Reconnect the electrical connector. Reconnect the electrical connector for the power mirror.

10. Test the mirror. Make sure that the mirror moves correctly and that the power mirror works.

Finally, reinstall the mirror housing and reconnect the electrical connector. This should secure the skull cap in place and restore full functionality to your mirror.