Toyota Mirror

When you need to replace a Toyota mirror, you'll find that we offer a broad range of replacement and upgrade options in our online catalog, at prices that are affordable. We have a variety of rear view mirror types, including the standard, stock style of replacement rearview Toyota mirror, as well as those that are designed to offer a custom look or a wider range of view. The replacement Toyota mirror sets for the sides of your vehicle that we carry range from the simple and functional to the extravagant, featuring all of today's popular Toyota mirror options, such as embedded LED turn signals and heated glass. A replacement Toyota mirror typically is an easy install, taking mere minutes and requiring the most basic of hand tools, ones you're likely to already have at home. In addition to the usual types of Toyota mirror replacements, we also carry a variety of specialized mirrors, such as those for towing. For the occasional tower, we offer an innovative type of towing mirror, one that will slide on right over your standard Toyota mirror, and slide right back off when you're ready to remove it, without leaving a single scratch behind. We also offer a number of spot mirrors that you can add to a standard Toyota mirror to increase your field of vision, as well as those that you can affix to the inside of the vehicle, such as on the visor, in a place that allows you to keep an eye on children or pets in the back. You can easily view our array of Toyota mirror options in our online catalog, and order just what you need for your vehicle, either online or by using our toll-free telephone number.

·   DENSO Corporation, formerly known as Nippon Denso Co. Ltd., is the global automotive components manufacturer that supplies parts to Toyota. Denso was originally established under Toyota Motor Corporation but later split off to form an independent company.

·   OE replacement parts are aftermarket automotive parts manufactured by any other company aside from the OEM. These parts typically provide more cost-savings and are more widely available than Genuine or OEM parts.

·   OE replacement mirrors can be just as good or even better than OEM parts. These parts are typically reverse-engineered from Genuine or OEM parts and are functionally equivalent to the two.

·   Toyota mirrors come with different features such as auto-dimming technology, anti-glare glass, heated mirrors, and more. The mirror housing may also come with built-in puddle lights and turn signal lights.

·   The cost of OE replacement mirrors varies depending on your Toyota’s specific model and year. It typically ranges anywhere between $50 to $300.

Toyota is undoubtedly one of the most successful automakers in the US. Boasting best-selling nameplates such as the Corolla and the Camry, they have captured the hearts of American drivers through a winning formula of reliability and comfort.

Selling around two and a half million vehicles in the last year alone, there has always been a high demand for Toyota parts. As an exterior component that is prone to damage from collisions, one part that is commonly replaced is side mirrors. To help you in your search for Toyota mirrors, here’s a quick guide about OEM and OE replacement parts.

DENSO Corporation, formerly known as Nippon Denso Co. Ltd., is the global automotive components manufacturer that supplies parts to Toyota. Denso was originally established under Toyota Motor Corporation but later split off to form an independent company. Toyota still owns a percentage of the company today, but its business has expanded to manufacturing parts for other automakers.

You may have come across terms like Genuine, OEM, and OE replacement in your search for Toyota mirrors. Here is how you can differentiate between the three.

Genuine parts are the components that come with your vehicle when it rolls off the factory. These parts carry the Toyota brand, which makes them harder to source and expensive.

Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM parts are components that are built by a parts company, specifically for an automaker. As Denso supplies parts to Toyota, you can consider their components OEM.

OE replacement parts are aftermarket parts manufactured by any other company aside from the OEM. These parts typically provide more cost-savings and are more widely available than Genuine or OEM parts.

OE replacement mirrors can be just as good or even better than OEM parts. These parts are typically reverse-engineered from Genuine or OEM parts and are functionally equivalent to the two.

This process allows aftermarket parts manufacturers to address any weaknesses that original parts may have. At the same time, these replacement parts may come with added functionality that OEM parts may not have. Since these parts are made by different brands, you can choose from various price points. They are also readily available which means you don’t have to wait weeks or months to have your vehicle repaired.

Like with any product, the quality will vary depending on where you source these parts. Be sure to CarParts.com is a seller of OE replacement parts made from high-quality materials, manufactured by trusted parts manufacturers.

Toyota mirrors come with different features such as auto-dimming technology, anti-glare glass, heated mirrors, and more. The mirror housing may also come with built-in puddle lights and turn signal lights.

One of the newer technologies built into Toyota side mirrors is a blind spot monitoring system that alerts the driver if a moving vehicle is detected behind your car while backing out of a driveway or parking lot. A light will illuminate on the driver’s side mirror as a warning tone plays.

Toyota OE replacement mirrors come with the same features and capabilities as OEM parts. You can browse our vast selection of replacement parts for Toyota side mirrors, Toyota tow mirrors, Toyota truck mirrors, and Toyota fender mirrors.

The cost of OE replacement mirrors varies depending on your Toyota’s specific model and year. It typically ranges anywhere between $50 to $300. Side mirrors are available for sale individually, in sets of two, or as part of a kit.

Compatible OE replacement parts will differ between various Toyota models and generations. Browse through our vast selection of OE replacements for Toyota mirrors by using our website’s search filter. Simply plug in your vehicle’s year, make, and model to narrow down your search to applicable parts.

While Toyota model cars are stylish and reliable by default, they're not impervious to damage and accidents such as a collision that could smash your side mirror to bits. In fact, the side view mirror is probably the most likely mirror to get damaged because of its external placement and vulnerability. With that said, you don't need to buy expensive parts and labor to reinstall your side view mirror. You can actually install the mirror by yourself. Like with busted headlights, there are laws that prohibit motorists from driving around with a busted side view mirror.

Difficulty Level:Moderate

What You'll Need

• Flathead screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Socket
• Extension
• Ratchet
• Telescopic magnet
• Spare mirror

Step 1:When replacing your side view mirror, you should roll the window down all the way so that you won't end up scratching or smashing it as you attempt to remove the car part. This also gives you a bit of elbow room to work with.

Step 2:Search for the triangular interior mirror molding or trim panel in the upper left corner of your open window (it's inside the door next to the mirror). It might be black or the same color as the interior panels.

Step 3:Use your screwdriver to pry the molding off gently. This trim is snap-in-place, so prying it off is enough to remove it. Below it is a ¼-inch lip that inserts into the cavity of the window.

Step 4:Pry the lip loose from your car door then lift the lip out of the aforementioned cavity. Locate the wire harness as well to gently pull the wire out in the door's middle hole.

Step 5:With the assistance of a screwdriver, press the lock clip to unplug the harness from the mirror wire. You'll also see three rubber foam plugs that you should remove.

Step 6:Search for the nuts inside the door cavity behind the aforementioned plugs. Take them off with your socket, extension, and ratchet. Hold a telescopic magnet alongside the socket to keep the nut from falling into the cavity.

Step 7:This is the point where you can remove the stock mirror from your door. You might need to also remove the stripping that's sealing the mirror to the door. Don't overdo it, though. Be careful so that you won't scratch the finish.

Step 8:It's at this point that you can replace your old side view mirror with a new one. Insert your new mirror into the allotted space, put on the thread, and tighten the nuts into the studs one by one.

Step 9:Insert your mirror wire back into the wire harness then tuck it back into the door cavity. Also replace the foam rubber plugs for good measure.

Step 10:Put into the window cavity the interior molding lip you removed earlier, pressing it against your door until it snaps into place altogether.

From the Toyota Camry to the Toyota Sequoia, the abovementioned steps should assist you in properly installing a new side view or driver's side replacement mirror for your driving safety needs. Take note that removal of the different fasteners, bolts, inserts, and whatnot make up the most labor-intensive parts of this installation process. If your side mirror has been compromised either by a passing grocery cart or after being stolen by criminal elements, then you should know how to replace that stock mirror with a new part.