How to Replace Side View Mirror: 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500

Watch this video to learn how to replace the side view mirror on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500.

Replacing Side View Mirror on a 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500: What You Need

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Parts Checklist

• Side view mirrors: Driver side and Passenger side

Tightening Torques

No tightening torques for this operation

Tools Checklist

Here’s the toolbox we recommend to repair your Dodge RAM 1500: HM85 85 Piece Ratchet and Socket Set

List of tools:

• Plastic fork
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat head screwdriver
• Ratchet
• 10mm socket

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.

Step 2: Open the door.

Step 3: To change your car’s side view mirror, you have to take off the door trim.

Step 4: Using a plastic fork, remove the plastic covering the side view mirror’s retaining nuts.

Step 5: Then, using the same tool, remove the plastic cover located in the door handle hole.

Step 6: Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the retaining screw from the inner door panel.

Step 7: Using the fork, lift up the electric window and side mirror controls.

Step 8: Then disconnect them by pressing the tab.

Step 9: Using a small flat head screwdriver, remove the 7 push pin rivet fasteners from the inner door panel.

Step 10: Pull on the door handle trim to remove it.

Step 11: You can now remove the door panel by lifting it off the top track.

Step 12: Using a small flat head screwdriver, disconnect the electrical connector from the side view mirror by pressing the tab.

Step 13: Then pry on the side view mirror power cable retaining clip using the fork.

Step 14: Using a ratchet and a 10 mm socket, unscrew the 3 retaining nuts from the side view mirror.

Step 15: Take off the side view mirror.

Step 16: Remove the rubber protectors.

Step 17: Take the new side view mirror.

Step 18: Insert the side view mirror into its housing.

Step 19: Remember to thread the power cable through the hole provided for it.

Step 20: Then screw the 3 nuts back in, by hand at first.

Step 21: Finish off tightening with a ratchet.

Step 22: You can take the cable retaining clip from the old side view mirror.

Step 23: Then put the clip back in place.

Step 24: Plug the electrical connector back in.

Step 25: Now you can put the door panel back on, being careful to make sure that the entire trim is resting against the door as you put it on.

Step 26: Don’t forget to pass the door lock latch through the trim.

Step 27: Check that the trim has been put back correctly.

Step 28: Put the door handle trim back on.

Step 29: Screw back the screw located in the handle, then replace the plastic cover.

Step 30: Fit the 7 push pin rivet fasteners.

Step 31: Reconnect the power to the electric window and side mirror controls.

Step 32: Then put them back in place.

Step 33: Reinstall the plastic that covers the side view mirror retaining nuts.

Step 34: Operation complete.

Compatible Vehicles

The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles:

• 2009 Dodge Ram 1500
• 2010 Dodge Ram 1500
• 2011 Ram 1500
• 2012 Ram 1500
• 2013 Ram 1500
• 2014 Ram 1500
• 2015 Ram 1500
• 2016 Ram 1500
• 2017 Ram 1500
• 2018 Ram 1500

Important Reminder

To change your car’s side view mirror, you have to take off the door trim.

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