Hi,

 

I clipped my passenger mirror in a parking lot and am getting ready to replace it. Does anyone know the easiest way to remove the passenger side mirror from a 2004 WRX wagon? I am sure I can figure out how to do it but I would rather not remove and risk scratching what I do not need to remove.

 

Thanks a lot for your help and expertise!

The easiest way to remove it is to drive even closer to whatever chipped it in the parking lot.

OK enough wise cracks, if there is a triangular piece on the inside of where the mirror meets the door, gently pry this loose and you will see 3 nuts that hold the mirror on. If there is a speaker there, remember how the nuts attach to the speaker. Diassemble and reassemble. And remember... don't pay retail!

Hi,

 

I clipped my passenger mirror in a parking lot and am getting ready to replace it. Does anyone know the easiest way to remove the passenger side mirror from a 2004 WRX wagon? I am sure I can figure out how to do it but I would rather not remove and risk scratching what I do not need to remove.

 

Thanks a lot for your help and expertise!

Don't feel bad I did it a month ago. It is pretty easy. If you have an electric adjustable mirror you will need to get into the inside door panel to connect the Modular plug. I had to paint my mirror to match. I went to the local auto paint store and they made up a spray can for me. I masked it with blue tape and sprayed it then clear coated. It came out perfect.

Cost $130.00 + shipping for the mirror. $12.00 for the can of paint and $6.00 for a can of clear. The local dealer was $185.00 for and unpainted mirror. I was told Subaru does not sell them painted anymore. Oh yea I used a plastic prep cleaner so the paint would stick.

Check out PartsTrain.com. I've ordered mirrors before and where the dealer wanted $100+, aftermarket was about $25 NO JOKE and it fit great. They always have a $5 coupon off floating around the website. Call them and give them whatever part # is specified by SOA. This is a legit source. Comes well packaged and wrapped in a felt bag... felt bag is suitable for regifting at the holidays.

P.S. Electric connector was right inside that trangular area I mentioned earlier.