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I have a 2005 Ram 2500 Disel, with the towing mirrors (the large ones that are heated and auto). The passanger side mirror itself came lose and the only thing holding it on is the rubber boot inside and maybe the wires. My question is how to repair this mirror? Also, how to get access to the inside of the mirror?

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You might not be able to repair mirror depending on why it came loose. To get access to the mounting mechanism simply remove the inside panel behind the mirror. Might be able tighten the screws holding mirror on if screws came out of mirror housing need to replace mirror. If need to replace go online and get a salvage one it will be cheaper

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  • Posted on Feb 02, 2009

SOURCE: passanger side mirror replacement on 04 dodge ram 1500?

very easy take the mirror inside cap off if you can not get to the 3 bolts then you will have to take trim panel off to take trim panel off look for plastic caps take them out and unscrew them then pop out the bottom of the door and pop the sides out then lift up and out should be loose enough for the bolts now/ 10mm bolts 3 Please rate my response thank you very much

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 19, 2009

SOURCE: How to tighten side mirror. 1996 dodge ram 1500 manual mirrors

take door pannal off there should be 3 bolts in the inside of the door where mirror sits unless its the reflection peace where you have to just get a new mirror

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: how do you replace the driver side mirror glass on

To replace the driver side mirror glass only, Grasp the side view glass only and pull off carefully. It is attached with clips and should come off pretty easy. Install new glass, lining up the clips and carefully push in. It is recommended you use a towel cloth over the glass for cushion and safety.

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  • Posted on Nov 05, 2009

SOURCE: HOW TO INSTALL THE SIDE MIRRORS ON A 2500 DODGE

If you're lucky, on the inside of the door, will be a triangular panel right behind the mirror that you can pop off. If you're not as lucky and it's one piece or the panel is blocked by the door panel, you'll need to remove the door panel to change it.

On the inside trim, you can remove screws (these screws may be covered by filler pieces or may be visible, or they may require you pry a plastic piece off that covers the screws) that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and disconnect the wiring for your controls. Then you can remove the bolts holding the mirror onto the door

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