How to repair a broken Lexus IS Mirror - Highline Car Care

We’ve seen it all too often - you take your Lexus IS250 IS350 or even ES or GS through the car wash, the mirror gets ripped forward, and now just flops in the wind with no tension. A replacement mirror is going to run you $500+ so let’s talk about a much more economical fix that requires only a few simple tools.
Watch the video, try it yourself OR give us a call if you are local to the Phoenix AZ area. We offer no guarantee on this fix, but it has worked for us many times in the past!
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  • @jaspertfj
    @jaspertfj Жыл бұрын

    This 100% helped me fix both of my Lexus side mirrors in less than 1 hour. I ended up using a pipe wrench and rubber mallet! Thank you!

  • @HonestMike
    @HonestMike3 жыл бұрын

    DUDE!!! Thanks for the lesson. Someone hit my girlfriends mirror yesterday... She wanted to buy one ASAP! TOLD HER WAIT!!! Found your video! SWEET! Can't wait to fix it later on today! -Honest²

  • @exanderzavala1440
    @exanderzavala1440 Жыл бұрын

    I just fixed mine in 12 minutes they charged me $350 it's crazy thanks to your video

  • @df6149
    @df6149 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I fixed my mirror in less than 10 minutes. The collision center wanted to charge $750. The tool needed to not crush the wires is an oxygen sensor socket and can be purchased or rented from Auto Zone or any store that sells auto supplies.

  • @lindamunoz405

    @lindamunoz405

    Жыл бұрын

    I did it myself with an oxygen sensor socket.

  • @wildjc1

    @wildjc1

    2 ай бұрын

    how? and did you make a video by any chance?

  • @brandonhartt7268
    @brandonhartt72684 жыл бұрын

    Fixed my ES350 mirror in 60 seconds with this video. Thank you!

  • @christopherpletsch6097
    @christopherpletsch60975 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the great tip, fixed this same problem for the cost of the socket. Much appreciated!

  • @ThePolokid76
    @ThePolokid76 Жыл бұрын

    YOu sir have made my night. I was upset because kansas city was losing in the 1st quarter and I could not get this mirror fixed. Lexus was trying to charge me $515. I was like go ahead and order it. Then I watched several videos but then I got to yours. The most simplest easiest quickest fix out of all that I've seen. Some guys will pull in the wires all the way out taking the door panel a loose no illuse I must give you credit yours is the best. And we thank you. My wife loves me because of this lol and the Kansas City Chiefs are now winning 23 to 24

  • @TampaTec
    @TampaTec5 жыл бұрын

    Great tips and video guide, fixed my is350c mirror!

  • @saddd3285
    @saddd32852 жыл бұрын

    This worked like a charm. Saved me so much money! Thanks!

  • @RevLexus
    @RevLexus3 ай бұрын

    Great video, I need to change the mirror glass on my 3IS so thank you!

  • @pauldhot471
    @pauldhot4712 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the quick fix!

  • @roofcamper3473
    @roofcamper3473 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video, I was able to get it done with a basic wrench and rubber mallet!

  • @jesustsa1
    @jesustsa13 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you!! My LS has this problem.

  • @ThePolokid76
    @ThePolokid76 Жыл бұрын

    Augusta ga My wife drove through the car wash and the flaps Messed up the mirror appearance Alexis Lexus say that the total will be 515.00. I started to buy it after watching 2 other videos did it was a way too much work for me and what I want to do. Then I saw this video. Thank you sir and thank GOD for you tube.

  • @tungvlog1465
    @tungvlog14654 жыл бұрын

    What I really need!!! Thank you SIRRRR!!!!

  • @lisaoberle1977
    @lisaoberle19774 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, greatly appreciated.

  • @rodrigosanchez9942
    @rodrigosanchez99422 жыл бұрын

    you are awesome! I was about to buy the mirror!

  • @KW-ov2dv
    @KW-ov2dv3 жыл бұрын

    HUGE THANKS!

  • @o.1105
    @o.11052 жыл бұрын

    Gracias hermano por tu video ( me pasó lo mismo y vi tu video y así lo hice y me funcionó, gracias por todo ( cómo decimos los cubano here’s un bárbaro) , gracias hermano

  • @tompappalardo
    @tompappalardo2 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful video. Thanks for posting. A few additional comments/tips for doing this job: * removing mirror: clarifying for viewers that there are two plastic tab/slots at the top and two plastic clips on the bottom, so be sure to only pull outwards from the bottom * screws: as far as I could tell, you only need to remove three screws, not four. The lower right one (which gave me a LOT of trouble due to corrosion) doesn't seem to hold the back of the enclosure on at all. * After hammering the ring back into position as described, I added a small hose clamp onto the post above it. Maybe a little insurance against it ever happening again. * In the While You're There department, check the running light bulb before you put everything back together again.

  • @pmrdoctor6429

    @pmrdoctor6429

    2 жыл бұрын

    The post on mine is too small and narrow for the clip to hold on. I don’t know how you guys were able to do it

  • @wildjc1

    @wildjc1

    Ай бұрын

    @@pmrdoctor6429 same here, I think the parts sticking out of the post was worn out too much over time and there's not much for the washer to hang on to

  • @waynedoe2486
    @waynedoe2486 Жыл бұрын

    My SC 300 mirror was repaired twice before, and the tube was mangled. What I did was put a long thin bolt down the center of the tube (with a small washer on top), right next to the wires. On the bottom of the support, I put a washer and nut to tighten the spring down. I used a weaker spring. This will never fail again!!!!

  • @CarsofGlasgow
    @CarsofGlasgow3 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @marianogarcia4156
    @marianogarcia41562 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏👏 perfect 👌 Thank you Thank you

  • @fj717
    @fj7174 жыл бұрын

    Sweet job! Wondering if this trick will work on 2008 GS? I want to basically replace the mirror glass only without having to remove the entire housing! Thanks!

  • @TampaTec
    @TampaTec5 жыл бұрын

    👍 Liked

  • @AllisonVranaRealty
    @AllisonVranaRealty Жыл бұрын

    great video , quick question i cracked the glass i see i can order new glass, but also on the motor there are 3 plastic clips holding it in 2 are broken, is there a way to replace those? the motor works fine??

  • @kristenkochan4803
    @kristenkochan48033 жыл бұрын

    I’m I have a 2017 Lexus NX200t and when I removed the glass their aren’t screws. So I can’t figure out how to separate the housing to get to the shaft. HELP!

  • @valvenegas7490
    @valvenegas749010 ай бұрын

    Does it matter what wire goes where for your defrost? There's a brown and green wire. And I dont know which one goes where.

  • @wildjc1
    @wildjc12 ай бұрын

    This was not as easy to press down on the spring for me. Mine had A LOT of tension and I had to put a lot of body weight on it to get the spring to go down. I watched this video 10 times and spent 3 hours to get the spring in and put the housing back.

  • @HiBye-yt2xb
    @HiBye-yt2xb4 жыл бұрын

    Do a vid for Ls430 2001-2003..cant find anything out there and the setup inside is shrouded in plastic and cant get to the spring smh, someone help plzzzzz

  • @e-rex46
    @e-rex464 жыл бұрын

    What size socket should be used?

  • @DdDten
    @DdDten3 күн бұрын

    I followed the video however when finished the mirror doesn’t go forward or back like if pushed hard like used to and passenger mirror. Did I do something wrong?

  • @kx8354
    @kx83542 жыл бұрын

    What size oxygen sensor did he use.

  • @zupdawg206
    @zupdawg20611 ай бұрын

    How do you clip the mirror back on?

  • @pbommicino
    @pbommicino9 ай бұрын

    I just did this and now my Sideview wont collapse. Was something not aligned when i hammered it? No clue how to take it back off

  • @dirtycity3966
    @dirtycity39662 жыл бұрын

    SLATTTTT LETS GO!!!

  • @pmrdoctor6429
    @pmrdoctor64292 жыл бұрын

    Could not fix mine as the clip is too small for the post

  • @Wanyekerr
    @Wanyekerr4 жыл бұрын

    What if we don’t have an oxygen sensor

  • @chillmfwill19
    @chillmfwill195 жыл бұрын

    But when you do this does the mirror still fold inward? Or it’s stuck in that position you put it in?

  • @Highlineimportauto

    @Highlineimportauto

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mirror will function as new

  • @shanaejackson8324
    @shanaejackson83243 жыл бұрын

    Great video! What size oxygen sensor socket?

  • @mattlopez5418

    @mattlopez5418

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @jordancampos9456

    @jordancampos9456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mattlopez5418 whats funny ? Lol I was gona ask the same question 😂

  • @superaids7170
    @superaids71705 жыл бұрын

    Great video. But how do you put the actual glass piece back into place?

  • @TampaTec

    @TampaTec

    5 жыл бұрын

    Late reply but Top clips go on first then push in bottom clips till you hear click.

  • @JAVIERANGEL007
    @JAVIERANGEL007 Жыл бұрын

    Mi auto en ese resorte lleva una funda, hasta ahí me quedo :( is200t 2016

  • @xxvegasboy702xx
    @xxvegasboy702xx2 жыл бұрын

    What size is the OXYGEN SENSOR TOOL

  • @danlavrin
    @danlavrin4 жыл бұрын

    Which way does the glass pop off? Mine isn't coming off as easy as the video makes it seem.

  • @aquamayne8168

    @aquamayne8168

    3 жыл бұрын

    @David • i couldnt locate them? Im trying to find it for a 2016 IS 300

  • @aquamayne8168

    @aquamayne8168

    3 жыл бұрын

    @David • no unfortunately not. The closest one to me is 4.5hr away.. i guess i could call one tho not a bad idea

  • @user-js6ft1cn2q
    @user-js6ft1cn2q5 ай бұрын

    How do I put the mirror back on😂

  • @tinobygrace1
    @tinobygrace110 ай бұрын

    If you hit the washer too hard, it will fix the problem but you will not be able to swivel the mirror.

  • @RJ-Isaac-TSOML
    @RJ-Isaac-TSOML3 жыл бұрын

    I'm having the problem that the ring clip isn't grabbing onto the shaft. I've tried bending the prongs in more but still no luck. What should I do?

  • @themeparktre4841

    @themeparktre4841

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m having the same issue waste of my time tbh

  • @pmrdoctor6429

    @pmrdoctor6429

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly same issue not holding on. I am thinking of using metal putty to see if it will hold onto the post and then try to press the clip in. Don’t know if this will work

  • @shulermilton1

    @shulermilton1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Push it down slow and it takes a lot more pressure than you'd think it should. Don't just hit it the first time, pus it down until it catches then tap it on down farther. Good luck

  • @wildjc1

    @wildjc1

    Ай бұрын

    same here, the ring on the shaft has worn out on my car and the washer cannot grab on to it.

  • @jdizzle_01
    @jdizzle_015 жыл бұрын

    The Lexus dealership just told me it could cost $150 or I might need a new mirror which costs $1000 to replace and they won’t know for sure until they open it up which is the $150 and if the whole thing needs replacing the $150 is non refundable. Both my mirrors are loose lmao!

  • @tungvlog1465

    @tungvlog1465

    4 жыл бұрын

    thats how they make money

  • @pmrdoctor6429

    @pmrdoctor6429

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lexus IS pretty crappy. Never buying their cars again

  • @brad-suzetteeickman1121
    @brad-suzetteeickman11213 жыл бұрын

    Same process for a Lexus HS 250H?

  • @zachattack4692

    @zachattack4692

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not fun

  • @wildjc1

    @wildjc1

    2 ай бұрын

    ?

  • @wildjc1

    @wildjc1

    Ай бұрын

    yup

  • @derekkchung
    @derekkchung Жыл бұрын

    Don't hammer it to much otherwise u will not be able to hand turn the mirror after everything is back.

  • @valvenegas7490
    @valvenegas7490 Жыл бұрын

    just broke my mirror..

  • @donttread5916
    @donttread59163 жыл бұрын

    / 300 400 for that fix ?wow lol

  • @Posibrian
    @Posibrian2 жыл бұрын

    Homie needs to learn how to use power tools.

  • @xxbladexx4471
    @xxbladexx4471 Жыл бұрын

    Who else is struggling taking the fuking mirror off