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2016 RAV4 convex mirrors

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Siblue, Jan 5, 2017.

  1. Jan 5, 2017 at 3:53 PM
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    Siblue

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    I thought we can start a discussion about the RAV mirror swap instead of crowding the other thread.
    Here are the part numbers.
    @ChasVS can help out too

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  2. Jan 5, 2017 at 3:58 PM
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    1bad2k

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    Do they offer bsm?
     
  3. Jan 5, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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    I haven't seen a BSM version of this mirror. The swap is intended for non Tech Package
     
  4. Jan 5, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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    Pittrider

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    Ive definitely seen BSM on Rav4's but not sure if same style.
     
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  5. Jan 5, 2017 at 4:13 PM
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    Yes, Limiteds RAVs have BSM like our tech package Tacomas.
    I've seen the convex on XLE and SE trims
     
  6. Jan 5, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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    What's the difference?
     
  7. Jan 5, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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    Limiteds have the amber light embedded in the mirror.
     
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  8. Jan 5, 2017 at 4:21 PM
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    No, I meant is there a difference between the Limited and the ones you posted? Other than the BSM.
     
  9. Jan 5, 2017 at 4:37 PM
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    I don't have a photo of my convex mirror right now to show you.
    I know others have done this mod too.
    @moe2o4 @hirod @hiroslammer @jomopdx
    Maybe can post photos here
     
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  10. Jan 5, 2017 at 4:44 PM
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  12. Jan 5, 2017 at 4:49 PM
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    That's awesome. I have stick on convex mirrors but these look clean. What's the install process and cost?
     
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  13. Jan 5, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    These are the install instructions I followed as provided by @Siblue.
    Process took less than 15 minutes!

    Move the mirror housing forward to have a better working area.

    Pushed the glass up to show the two lower clips and pry the mirror from white base, same with the upper two clips.

    Remove the two heater wire pins

    Reinstall in reverse order.
    The two wires are not polarity specific since it's only a coil.
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  14. Jan 5, 2017 at 5:26 PM
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    Great! What did they cost?
     
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    I'd like to see this mod for sure. Please post pics, if possible.

    Edit: sorry, didn't realize already had.
     
  16. Jan 5, 2017 at 5:43 PM
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    I paid $48 each
     
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    Awesome info, thanks! I just order them from Camelback.
     
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  18. Jan 5, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    might have to order me a set.
     
  19. Jan 5, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    I did just the driver side. The passenger side is already a convex mirror so there's no blind spot. The little convex corner is too small to be of much use that far away from the driver. Just my experience and saves $50 or so.
     
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  20. Jan 5, 2017 at 6:48 PM
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    Sounds like with the Rav4 mirrors swapped in, they'll still be heated since the coil stays from the truck?
     
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