Dl8 To Tow Mirrors

[big_country33]

Been searching for about 2 hours now with all kinds of different words using the search tool and cannot find my answer. All i need to know is if the swap can be done with the door panels on and just removing the triangle piece behind the mirror?

 

I have a gmt-900 with DL8 now and want tow mirrors with heat, power and integrated signal. From what i read its a simple plug and play, i get that just want the details on the actual install and how you guys did it differently and what you broke and what to look out for. Thanks in advance.

[seasled]

http://gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93769

 

try this ,it helped me.

~sea

[big_country33]

Thanks Sea,I looked at that, but still wondering if its possible to just do the mirrors without doing all the door panel work. Like where did gm put the plug for the mirrors? Has anyone done it without removing the full panel?

[seasled]

Thanks Sea,I looked at that, but still wondering if its possible to just do the mirrors without doing all the door panel work.no Like where did gm put the plug for the mirrors?under your window switchs Has anyone done it without removing the full panel?

[RyanbabZ71]

nope panels need to come off. Just switched mirrors in my wife's tahoe

[fraiolib]

yup. i put tow mirrors on mine, entire door panel has to come off, no way around it

[big_country33]

OUCH! so just follow that write up you sent me? just take the top panel back enough to get in there?

[RyanbabZ71]

The door panels are simple to take off. Couple plastic pieces and bolts then use some force and it pops right off. I did an entire side in about 15 mins from start to finish switching mirrors.

[RyanbabZ71]

What did you mean by top panel? The door panel is 1 piece. Remember lift up on it

[RyanbabZ71]

Here are some photos of the Tahoe (different trim but similar)

[RyanbabZ71]

few more

[big_country33]

All right just need to find some mirrors now lol and we will be good. Thanks this is all I needed to know.'as long as it's something that an average joe can do with average tools

[seasled]

here you go!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAIR-MIRROR...sQ5fAccessories

~sea

p.s. this is for 2008 or newer , but i'm sure they have other models too!

[700 sportsman]

Yep, it's not too bad of a job, the switch is a bit of a pita to get too but not too bad. Keep an eye out on ebay for take off's, they can often be found for $200-$250.

[big_country33]

What do any of you guys think of the Kool vue"s ? What are some personal experiences? Thanks for the info guys keep it coming. I think I'm going to tackle it myself. Anyone have pictures if the actual plug in for the mirror?