3rd Gen Tacoma Power Folding Mirrors

Is there an install manual anywhere for the diy kit? I checked the first page and skimmed the thread but didn’t see anything.

 

There should have been a PDF sent to you.

 

See if this helps. There is an install video that helps a lot too.

 

Video I think this link will work if not it is on the first page of this thread.
https://youtu.be/iCZEFCrs5aA

 

Yep! I remembered seeing this but thought it was via pm. Checked pm’s and it wasn’t there. So I figured I was crazy. I wasn’t...it was in my email.

Thanks!

I’ll check it. I did watch the one on the first page but saw it was for the bolt ones so I didn’t bother with it too much.

 

Side note. Are there any good tips for pulling that mirror cover off? I just did the driver side and pretty much broke every tab (I really hope they sell these otherwise I’m starting over on a new mirror tomorrow).

 

I just pulled from the top, move to the outer corner, then it just pops off.
If I recall correctly, there are two shallow tabs on top, one tab on the outer corner and two deep tabs to the inner side of the mirror.

 

I think I’ll be able to get the other off. I hope at least. This side is getting glued back together.

Also... Did anyone have trouble getting the mirror adjustment thing to line up with that aluminum plate? I can get one hole lined up no matter which way I rotate it. I don’t want to drill new holes but I think I might have to.

Edit: after installing the adjustment thing the wrong way 3 times I got it and just drilled a new hole. All good now!

 

It is kind of a sacrificial part, as it is not completely necessary to have it for the assembly to work.
So drill away!

 

I saw that in the notes.

What’s it even for then? I’d love to just leave it out as I wasn’t a fan of those sharp edges on the wires. I taped them but I’d happily leave that thing off the other side.

I got the driver side back on tonight! Only took 4 hours or so. Still need to do the wiring. I do everything diy but this one has me wishing I’d just have paid for the ones already done.

Oh and ten bucks says I forgot something in there!

 

Check your email

 

The aluminum plate should match up exactly with all of the holes. There should be 4 for the mirror adjuster and four for the connection plate. I include I think now 1 extra screw to match the OEM silver ones because you will be one shy after you take all of you mirror apart and start putting it back together. Then you will have all brand new black ones to use for the motor and then for the two spots on the outside that secure the bottom panel piece to the main mirror housing. There are 5 of those per mirror that is needed. 3 for the mirror folding motor and 2 that will secure the bottom panel piece to the main mirror housing that comes around the turn signal.

 

You can always check the step by step guide that I emailed you and see how I did it but the easiest way so you don’t break the tabs is to reach from the back and just open up the tabs with like a flathead or something so you can pull the tab through. After you do that, the mirror will come right off.

 

The first mirror is the time consuming one the second one goes a lot faster. I pulled them both and worked on them one at a time so I could always reference the other mirror. Just take your time and figure it out as you go. You can use small wire ties to secure the wires and keep them away from the sharp edges, make it look real neat and secure in there.

 

Okay me again...

I watched the video but can’t figure out out a few things.

1. The video says you’ll have four loose wires but he also says two loose wires. I’m assuming this is from the updated harness and there is really only two loose wires?

2. The adapter harness with the biggest connectors. Also has the white/gray wire. Where does this go? I’ve pulled my entire door apart and I don’t have this connector anywhere.

 

It's been a while since I did mine. But, I still have a ton of pictures. Can you show which harness/wire you are referring too?

 

Here is the one I can’t figure out.


Then do I put the two loose wires into this connector? This doesn’t match the instructions either from what I can tell. Included a pic where it plugs in too.



edit: I found the other two loose wires. So I have four of those now.

 

I had one of the original kits that where that wire was loose and had to be tapped in to the oem harness. BUT, I think this is where the other end goes. Can you confirm, @KTJO 4x4?

 

please double check the instructions and/or wait for OP to reply, before installing in the harness. If it is not right and you have to get that wire back out.. well, it's not easy or quick.
I would hate to have you wire it up wrong because of me.

 

That pic looks like the on that I’m assuming is for the windows/locks. But mine has way less wires than yours.

Also any idea on that big connector?