need new lens for side mirror
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From: arlington, va
2005 c55
need new lens for side mirror
I just crunched my passenger side mirror clear lens when parking last night and need to find a place to order a new one. Can anyone help and let me know a good place online?
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From: Boston North Shore
2001 CLK320 Cabrio
Been there...done that too (e.g. backing out of garage, mirror caught snow thrower handle).
Additionally, determine of the mirror motor/transmission mirror mounting surface was damaged too (e.g. the mirror snap fits into it).
My mirror glass did not break.....was just left hanging by its wires, however the motor/transmission mounting surface was damaged.
My accident happened when the car was newish and I had to buy an entire mirror assembly from the dealer ($400) and use the parts needed.
Replacement parts are now available however, I hope your sitting down because the mirror and/or motor/transmission replacement parts are not cheap.
http://www.europartsdirect.com/
http://www.partsgeek.com/
http://www.peachparts.com/
More economical solutions might be buying an entire mirror assembly from someone parting out or a salvage yard and removing the parts you need or to epoxy the mirror glass to the motor/transmission.
If you have to replace the motor/transmission, you will have to re-synchronize the mirrors.
Also note in the attached that the Mirror glass part numbers between model years 98/99 and 20/01 are different (e.g. not sure, but it may be difference between heated and non-heated mirrors).
Additionally, determine of the mirror motor/transmission mirror mounting surface was damaged too (e.g. the mirror snap fits into it).
My mirror glass did not break.....was just left hanging by its wires, however the motor/transmission mounting surface was damaged.
My accident happened when the car was newish and I had to buy an entire mirror assembly from the dealer ($400) and use the parts needed.
Replacement parts are now available however, I hope your sitting down because the mirror and/or motor/transmission replacement parts are not cheap.
http://www.europartsdirect.com/
http://www.partsgeek.com/
http://www.peachparts.com/
More economical solutions might be buying an entire mirror assembly from someone parting out or a salvage yard and removing the parts you need or to epoxy the mirror glass to the motor/transmission.
If you have to replace the motor/transmission, you will have to re-synchronize the mirrors.
Also note in the attached that the Mirror glass part numbers between model years 98/99 and 20/01 are different (e.g. not sure, but it may be difference between heated and non-heated mirrors).
Last edited by Serndipity; Jun 25, 2010 at 11:28 AM.
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From: Portland, OR
03 CLK 430 Convertible "silkie" (sold), 2010 E350 Sport Sedan (graveyard), new wheels coming soon...
wtf i just cracked mine 3 hrs ago backing out of the parking garage. i'm so pissed! was thinking of replaceing with blacked out lenses instead of clear... any suggestions on what this will look like on a black car?
or anyone know where I can get some..
or anyone know where I can get some..
