How do you replace the exterior mirror glass on a 2007 chevy tahoe. I have the the replacement glass portion but not sure how to release the broken portion from the mirror motor. Thanks for any info!

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To just replace the mirror glass there are a few different styles, but they all pull off. I suggest you wear gloves and glasses. Get a grip behing the glass and pull out. You should see a round circular bracket in the center. The new mirror just snaps into the bracket. Center new mirror and push evenly in the center of glass until it snaps into place. Dont push in by holding the edges, you'll break it. If you don't see the circle or it comes off with the glass it was too damaged for just glass. Power or manual mirros differ inside, but the mirror replacement is the same. If you mean the entire mirror only, remove door panel. Lower window, remove electrical connector if power, remove 3 bolts attaching mirror to door. Remove.

SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors 2002 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exterior Mirror Glass Removal
NOTE: Exterior mirror glass is serviceable only on vehicles built after July of 2001.

NOTE: Passenger side exterior mirror shown, driver side exterior mirror similar.
All mirrors

1. Position the glass in the full up position.

1. Locate the notch at the bottom of the exterior mirror glass.

1. Release the exterior mirror glass.
   1. Insert a long flat-bladed screwdriver in the notch.
   1. Push the screwdriver into the notch until the glass is released.

Heated mirrors

1. Position aside the exterior mirror glass.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Remove the exterior mirror glass (17K707) passenger side or (17T675) driver side.

Installation
Heated mirrors

1. Connect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Position the exterior mirror glass on the exterior mirror motor.

1. Place a hand against the back of the exterior mirror housing and a hand flat against the exterior mirror glass. Press the glass in place until fully seated.

You can try the Salvage Yard, Most of the time they are damaged. But if you just need the parts for the mirror, there is a good chance you'll find the covers your looking for around $5.00. If you can not find on, just ask the person to log you on the lookout for the part. When a truck like yours os another GM truck comes in with the same mirrors you have, they can inform you and you'll just have to go and pick it up or pull it off the truck in the yard. Good luck and hope this helps.

Once you've purchased a replacement mirror glass based on your specific make, model and year simply follow the steps below:

• Remove all existing glass from the mirror head's plastic inner platform (backing plate).
• Clean backing plate with rubbing alcohol. Clean back of replacement mirror with Burco Window Glo or other glass cleaner.
• Apply the Burco Redi Stick adhesive patches and or silicone/urethane to the replacement mirror's back or to the backing plate itself.
• Align and press replacement mirror to the backing plate.
• Clean the installed Burco Redi Cuts mirror with Burco Window Glo or other urethane-safe glass cleaner.

If the mount is still on the glass, loosen the set screw that holds the mirror to it and slide it off. If the mount fell off the windshield, you can get special glue to re-attach it at any parts store for around $10.00 Key to replacing it is to mark the correct position on the outside of the glass with a crayon and to make sure the windshield is very clean where you are re-attaching. follow the package instructions exactly and make sure you hold the mount in place without sliding it around, till it has adhered. Don't hang the mirror for at least twelve hours. While the mirror is removed, lube the pivot joints so it will adjust easily to avoid pulling it off the windshield again.

is it just the glass that broke?

Exterior Mirror Glass Removal

1. Position the inner edge or the exterior rear view mirror glass to its maximum travel.

1. WARNING: Place a shop towel between the exterior rear view mirror glass and the hand to avoid personal injury in the instance of glass breakage.
   Grasp the outboard edge of the exterior rear view mirror glass and pull outward.

1. Remove the exterior rear view mirror glass.
   • If equipped, disconnect the heated rear view mirror glass electrical connectors.

Installation

1. If equipped, connect the heated rear view mirror glass electrical connectors.

1. NOTE: An audible click will be heard during installation.
   Press firmly in the center of the exterior rear view mirror glass until it snaps onto the exterior rear view mirror motor.

i don't have aviator. here's explorer, should be the same.

You will see a small rectangle where the screwdriver goes in. You are pryingtowards glass. The retention is about a 3 inch rectangle that has a lip around it that snaps onto a rectangle on the mirror body.

SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors 2002 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exterior Mirror Glass Removal
NOTE: Exterior mirror glass is serviceable only on vehicles built after July of 2001.
NOTE: Passenger side exterior mirror shown, driver side exterior mirror similar.
All mirrors

1. Position the glass in the full up position.

1. Locate the notch at the bottom of the exterior mirror glass.

1. Release the exterior mirror glass.
   1. Insert a long flat-bladed screwdriver in the notch.
   1. Push the screwdriver into the notch until the glass is released. (and pull screwdriver towards glass)

Heated mirrors

1. Position aside the exterior mirror glass.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Remove the exterior mirror glass (17K707) passenger side or (17T675) driver side.

Installation
Heated mirrors

1. Connect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Position the exterior mirror glass on the exterior mirror motor.

1. Place a hand against the back of the exterior mirror housing and a hand flat against the exterior mirror glass. Press the glass in place until fully seated.

are you trting to tighten the mirror glass or the mirror where it attaches to the body? I don't think glass is removable in 99. Only can try to press on glass to seat if unseated. not too hard.

1. Remove the front door trim panel; refer to Section 501-05 .
2. go to car-part.com for a used mirror. Page with * is cheapest seller.

1. Remove the speaker.
   1. Remove the screws.
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   1. Remove the speaker.

1. Remove the outside rear view mirror (17682).
   1. Disconnect the power mirror wiring clips.
   1. Remove the outside rear view mirror nuts.
   1. Remove the outside rear view mirror.
      • Feed the power mirror wiring through the opening in the front door (20124).

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SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors 2001 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exterior Mirror Glass, 2001 model Removal
NOTE: Exterior mirror glass is serviceable only on vehicles built after July of 2001.
NOTE: Passenger side exterior mirror shown, driver side exterior mirror similar.
All mirrors

1. Position the glass in the full up position.

1. Locate the notch at the bottom of the exterior mirror glass.

1. Release the exterior mirror glass.
   1. Insert a long flat-bladed screwdriver in the notch.
   1. Push the screwdriver into the notch until the glass is released.

Heated mirrors

1. Position aside the exterior mirror glass.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Remove the exterior mirror glass (17K707) passenger side or (17T675) driver side.

Installation
Heated mirrors

1. Connect the electrical connectors.

All mirrors

1. Position the exterior mirror glass on the exterior mirror motor.

1. Place a hand against the back of the exterior mirror housing and a hand flat against the exterior mirror glass. Press the glass in place until fully seated.

you must brake the mirror glass on your old one and pull it out in order to put the new one in!! 


good luck