Side mirror swap

[Ghostrider]

I love everything about my 2003 Grand Am but the side mirrors. I thought the mirrors used in the 1999-2002 models were much nicer. I found a few sites were I can get these mirrors fairly reasonable. Do you guys think this will be a easy swap? Do you think I will have any problem? Has anyone done this?

[SpyhunteR]

unbolt old ones.. bolt in new ones.. it's that simple..

[Ghostrider]

Thanks. I thought it was a simple swap out. I plan on ordering the mirrors tonight.

[GrafxWerks]

You also have to remove the door panel, which is no big deal. Instructions can be found in the Tech section of N-Body.Net


- Ryan

[SpyhunteR]

for the mirrors? why would you have to remove the door panel? well okay maybe the drivers side.. but not the passenger side.. just the lil a-piller triangle doo dads.

[detroitgt]

Do the Grand Prix GT/GTP Mirrors fit on the Grand Am . They look similar to the 99 - 02 GAGT, but I am not sure of them bolting up the same?

[Dan00GPGT]

Originally posted by detroitgt
Do the Grand Prix GT/GTP Mirrors fit on the Grand Am . They look similar to the 99 - 02 GAGT, but I am not sure of them bolting up the same?

I remember someone comparing these before and it's not a simple bolt up. I believe the bolt holes were different and the actual shape of the mirror is slightly off.

[Ghostrider]

I have the power mirrors. Will this be a problem?

[Kdawg207]

no

[Black2K1GT]

Originally posted by SpyhunteR
for the mirrors? why would you have to remove the door panel? well okay maybe the drivers side.. but not the passenger side.. just the lil a-piller triangle doo dads.

I have had to take off my drivers side mirror twice now and both times I did NOT pull off the door panel. It is kinda tough to get the power mirror wire plugged back in but it can be done.

[GrafxWerks]

Originally posted by SpyhunteR
for the mirrors? why would you have to remove the door panel? well okay maybe the drivers side.. but not the passenger side.. just the lil a-piller triangle doo dads.
Power mirrors have wires on both sides.

You can do it without removing the panel, but you have to pull the panel back to reach down in to connect/disconnect the power. Easier/safer to just remove the panel.


- Ryan

[Ghostrider]

A friend of mine has the GM service information CD's called "techline". I am going to get him to burn me a copy. He emailed me the GM prodedure on how to remove and install the side mirrors. I figured I would share it with you guys :D and thanks for all your help. :wave:

Mirror Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front door trim panel Insert. Refer to Trim Panel Insert Replacement - Front Door .

2. Remove the remote control from the outside rearview mirror remote control bezel (manual only). Refer to Mirror Replacement - Remote .

3. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .

4. Disconnect the electrical connector, if power.

5. Remove the front door inner panel mirror insulator (3).

6. Remove the outside rearview mirror nuts (2).

7. Remove the outside rearview mirror (1).


Installation Procedure

1. Position the outside rearview mirror to the front door.

2. Install the nuts to the outside rearview mirror (2).

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Tighten the outside rearview mirror nuts in the following order:
A. Top
B. Forward
C. Rear Tighten

4. Tighten the outside rearview mirror nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

5. Install the front door inner panel mirror insulator (3).

6. Connect the electrical connector, if power.

7. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel

8. Replacement - Side Front Door .

9. Install the remote control to the outside rearview mirror remote control bezel (manual only). Refer to Mirror Replacement - Remote .

10. Install the front door trim panel insert. Refer to Trim Panel Insert Replacement - Front Door .

That should do it. :thumbs: