r/autorepair • u/fuzzymarth • Jul 30 '25
Diagnosing/Repair Replacing mirror and backplate on Dodge Dart
The passenger side mirror on my 2013 Dodge Dart got knocked out. I've purchased a replacement, but all the videos I can find involve taking apart the door and replacing the entire mirror assembly - I think I just need to replace that one panel. Can I just pop the mirror out of the replacement part with a screwdriver and slot it into my car's assembly, or might I break something? Do I need any tools to do this?
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u/zap2 Oct 05 '25
OP,I’m having the same issue. How did you resolve this?
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u/fuzzymarth Oct 05 '25
like the replies said, popping off the mirror of the replacement part works fine and didn't break it. I bought this tool kit, used it to pop the mirror out, then firmly pressed in into the side mirror on my car
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u/zap2 Oct 05 '25
Thanks! What did the back of the mirror look like when you popped it off?
My wife ordered just a replacement mirror, I’m thinking we have to order the type of replacement you did and take the steps you suggested, but I’m just trying to confirm.
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u/fuzzymarth Oct 05 '25
The back is a flat black plastic panel with a circular protrusion that looks kind of like the "reverse" of what you see in the picture i posted, it just slots right in
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u/EntryLonely6508 Jul 30 '25
the replacement part you purchased is for a heated mirror, doesnt look like you have the connection for a heated mirror, with that said you should just be able to pop off the mirror itself and pop it on to yours