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Replacing non-heated left side mirror (driver's side)

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I want to know how to replace a non-heated left side mirror (driver’s side) in my 1998 Toyota Camry LE, 4-cylinder, made in USA.
My problem is that I don’t know how to remove the left side door panel.

Thanks

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This site will tell you what you need to know. good luck with this.

http://autorepair.about.com/od/otherodddiyjobs/l/aa092504a.htm. In addition to the advice at the above site, I found another trick to removing the trim around the inside door handle. The above article refers to putting a screwdriver UNDER the door handle and pushing down ... to release a "secret latch". That's the first step. The second step (which is not in the article) is to insert the scredriver ABOVE the door handle ... vertically above the spot shown in the article. Then gently press the screwdriver handle down. With the screwdriver acting as a lever, the tip of the screwdriver will push UP on the top part of the trim. That will lift the trim up off a small pin on the handle mechanism. With both the bottom and top of the trim piece now "unlatched", slide the trim toward the back of the car, while you open the inside door handle (as mentioned in the article). The trim will come right off. Be sure to slide the trim toward the back of the car, as you move the trim away from the door panel. (There is a "hooked" piece of plastic on the back of that trim that prevents you from just pulling it out perpendicular to the door panel.) 'Hope these fine points help.

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To remove the door panel you will have to pull out on the bottom edges. There is a tool sold for this but you can use a screwdriver. It doesn't sound good when you pop them off but there are small plastic tabs you have to force out. This is what is being done when you pry the panel outward. Then there are screws that you will have to remove where the door handle and arm rest area is. You have to pop off the covers and then you will see the screws. All that is left to do is pull out and up and the door panel will come off. There is nothing fancy about it. Just take your time and don't be too concerned about using force.
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