1. Gather the necessary tools and parts:
* New door mirror (matching your car's model and trim)
* Flat-head screwdriver
* Phillips-head screwdriver
* 10mm socket wrench
* 12-point socket wrench
* Wire cutters
* Electrical tape
* Clean rag
2. Prepare the car:
* Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down completely.
* Disconnect the car battery to avoid any electrical accidents.
3. Remove the door panel:
* Use the flat-head screwdriver to gently pry off the plastic cover near the door handle.
* Remove the exposed screws using the Phillips-head screwdriver.
* Continue removing screws and plastic covers to expose the door panel.
* Disconnect any electrical connectors or cables attached to the door panel.
* Carefully lift the door panel and set it aside.
4. Disconnect the old mirror:
* Locate the three bolts that hold the door mirror in place.
* Use the 10mm socket wrench to remove the bolts.
* Disconnect the electrical connectors from the mirror by carefully pressing the release tabs and pulling the connectors apart.
5. Remove the old mirror:
* Gently pull the old mirror out of its housing.
* Be careful not to drop or damage the glass mirror.
6. Install the new mirror:
* Place the new mirror in position, ensuring it's properly seated in its housing.
* Connect the electrical connectors by pressing them firmly until they click into place.
* Secure the mirror using the three bolts and the 10mm socket wrench.
7. Test the mirror:
* Reconnect the car battery.
* Adjust the mirror to your preferred position using the controls inside the car.
* Test the mirror's movement, heating, and signal light (if equipped).
8. Reassemble the door panel:
* Reattach any electrical connectors or cables that you disconnected earlier.
* Carefully place the door panel back in position and secure it with the screws you removed earlier.
* Snap back any plastic covers or trims you removed.
9. Clean the area:
* Use the clean rag to wipe away any fingerprints or smudges from the new door mirror.
That completes the replacement of the door mirror on your 2014 Hyundai i30.
