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chevyguy22 New Member

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hi guys just bought 14 Silverado have dlp8 mirrors power heat antifog...looking to change out to tow mirrors, anyone have any tips on getting moldings off inside door, do I have to take door panel off? etc... thanks

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Ridgerunner30 Enthusiast

Ridgerunner30

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hi guys just bought 14 Silverado have dlp8 mirrors power heat antifog...looking to change out to tow mirrors, anyone have any tips on getting moldings off inside door, do I have to take door panel off? etc... thanks

Go to the Amp Research website and download the Powerstep install directions for the non-plug and play power steps for the 2014-15 Silverado. It gives great instructions for removing the door trim.

 

http://www.amp-research.com/products/truckaccessories/powerstep/

Ridgerunner30 Enthusiast

Ridgerunner30

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During the process of preparing to install a backup camera to the Mylink screen I find that the wiring harnesses are in place for the heated seat switches. I have also found that the turn signal power from the BCM to the tow mirrors is hot all of the way to the door harness but the door harness does not have a turn signal wire as it did in the previous model. I can't believe that the bean counters would not spend a nickel to include the turn signal wire in the door harness when they spend all the money for a complete harness for the seat heaters when my truck does not have seat heaters. Finished with rant.

RGDD Enthusiast

RGDD

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hi guys just bought 14 Silverado have dlp8 mirrors power heat antifog...looking to change out to tow mirrors, anyone have any tips on getting moldings off inside door, do I have to take door panel off? etc... thanks

It really was very simple and did not remove the door panel at all. I will see if I can find my pics when I did it. The top trim just kinda fell out of place and I loosened the door panel just to fit a tool to unplug the harness.

 

During the process of preparing to install a backup camera to the Mylink screen I find that the wiring harnesses are in place for the heated seat switches. I have also found that the turn signal power from the BCM to the tow mirrors is hot all of the way to the door harness but the door harness does not have a turn signal wire as it did in the previous model. I can't believe that the bean counters would not spend a nickel to include the turn signal wire in the door harness when they spend all the money for a complete harness for the seat heaters when my truck does not have seat heaters. Finished with rant.

People add heated seats at time of sale... makes for an easy factory add on. Them bean counters know where the money is... sadly.

chevyguy22 New Member

chevyguy22

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Yes they do I just put aftermarket ones on mine from truck champ.go to silverado sierras forum under silveradosierras.com forum 2014 silverado towing mirrors I put pic of my truck up there for some reason can't upload pic to here

502ss Enthusiast

502ss

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So my 2015 sierra 1500 just arrived at the dealer. I ordered with the max trailering option and come to find out this now requires the tow mirrors which I didn't find out until the truck arrived at the dealer. I wanted to share with you the pictures of the brand new design!

 

I really don't care for them and are trying to get them swapped for the regular size mirrors but we will see!

 

These are power folding, power glass, manual extension, heated, turn signals, LED running light, and memory on upper glass!

 

Enjoy!

 

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redwngr Senior Enthusiast

redwngr

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So my 2015 sierra 1500 just arrived at the dealer. I ordered with the max trailering option and come to find out this now requires the tow mirrors which I didn't find out until the truck arrived at the dealer. I wanted to share with you the pictures of the brand new design!

 

I really don't care for them and are trying to get them swapped for the regular size mirrors but we will see!

 

These are power folding, power glass, manual extension, heated, turn signals, LED running light, and memory on upper glass!

 

Enjoy!

 

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Should be easy to find someone who wants to swap for or buy your DQS mirrors.

GMMediumDutyMQ Enthusiast

GMMediumDutyMQ

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During the process of preparing to install a backup camera to the Mylink screen I find that the wiring harnesses are in place for the heated seat switches. I have also found that the turn signal power from the BCM to the tow mirrors is hot all of the way to the door harness but the door harness does not have a turn signal wire as it did in the previous model. I can't believe that the bean counters would not spend a nickel to include the turn signal wire in the door harness when they spend all the money for a complete harness for the seat heaters when my truck does not have seat heaters. Finished with rant.

Interesting. Wonder if this means that I could gain turn signal functionality when I swap to towing mirrors by just replacing the door harnesses...?

 

I'm also mulling adding heated seats at some point so I find it interesting to learn the harnesses are there. May have to dig more...

Coach Hill Enthusiast

Coach Hill

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So my 2015 sierra 1500 just arrived at the dealer. I ordered with the max trailering option and come to find out this now requires the tow mirrors which I didn't find out until the truck arrived at the dealer. I wanted to share with you the pictures of the brand new design!

 

I really don't care for them and are trying to get them swapped for the regular size mirrors but we will see!

 

These are power folding, power glass, manual extension, heated, turn signals, LED running light, and memory on upper glass!

 

Enjoy!

 

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I'd be interested in swapping mirrors with you if you don't get it worked out with your dealer. Send me a PM if you are interested.

Ridgerunner30 Enthusiast

Ridgerunner30

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Interesting. Wonder if this means that I could gain turn signal functionality when I swap to towing mirrors by just replacing the door harnesses...?

 

I'm also mulling adding heated seats at some point so I find it interesting to learn the harnesses are there. May have to dig more...

I checked the heated seat harnesses for power while I had the dash open. On my truck the power is to the harness plugs.

 

My truck is a 2500HD. I am still scratching my head why GM would not wire the doors harnesses in a 2500 complete for tow mirrors. The truck is rated to tow at 13,000# trailer, has a 2.5" receiver hitch setup for towing large, has a built in trailer brake controller, computer controlled anti-sway, and is missing the wiring to give full functionality to GM towing mirrors. I also can't believe dealers order 2500's all setup for towing without towing mirrors. Finished with rant for the second time.

bwh2003 Enthusiast

bwh2003

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So my 2015 sierra 1500 just arrived at the dealer. I ordered with the max trailering option and come to find out this now requires the tow mirrors which I didn't find out until the truck arrived at the dealer. I wanted to share with you the pictures of the brand new design!

I really don't care for them and are trying to get them swapped for the regular size mirrors but we will see!

These are power folding, power glass, manual extension, heated, turn signals, LED running light, and memory on upper glass!

Enjoy!

I assume you ordered a 5.3L with the NHT option?

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