Hey Fellas,

So I'm taking my girlfriend back to her apartment and we pass her car on our way to the apartment door and we see it.

Some a** kicked the passenger's side mirror right off and it snapped the plastic threads that go around the bolts that hold the mirror in.

The car is a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM four door. Does anyone know how to take the passenger's side door apart? I could really use the help!

I'm going to order a new mirror off ebay for $39.99, since the plastic threads are broken in half and it wouldn't hold the mirror on if I tried to put it back together.

Any help would be greatly appreciated in this freakin' scenario. Whoever did this, I really wouldn't mind running down in the F150. I know a good catholic is supposed to forgive and feel sorry for them, but right now I don't feel like a good catholic. (I think the blood would wash off my billet grill ok)

Thanks for the help,

Duke

 

Normally there are a few bolts and plastic clips. the armrest normally has bolts and needs removed for the door cover to be removed.

 

Factory Manual, 1999 Pontiac Grand Am says:

Door Trim Panel Insert:
1. Push the lower front corner rearward in order to disengage the hidden plastic tab.
2. Push the lower rear corner forward in order to disengage the hidden plastic tab.
3. Pull inward in order to disengage the top clip.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector to the door upper speaker, if equipped.
5. Remove the front door upper trim finish panel (1).
6. Remove the door upper speaker from the door upper trim finish panel, if equipped. Disengage the retaining clips.

Door Tim Panel:
1. Unclip the power connect switch from the front door armrest (with power windows).
2. Remove the window regulator handle, if equipped.
3. Remove the inside door handle bezel.
4. (Driver's Door)Remove the trunk release switch bezel. Pry off with a flat-bladed tool.
5. Gently unclip the front door trim from the door, disengaging the retaining clips.
6. Disconnect the door lock switch electrical connector (if equipped).
7. Remove the front door trim from the vehicle.

Mirror Replacement:
1. Remove the front door upper trim panel.
2. Remove the remote control from the outside rearview mirror remote control bezel (manual only).
3. Remove the door trim panel.
4. Disconnect the power mirror wire harness, if equipped.
5. Remove the front door inner panel mirror insulator (3).
6. Remove the outside rearview mirror nuts (2).
7. Remove the outside rearview mirror (1).

 

You're a life saver. I was looking but couldn't ever find this info online. I'll give this a try next weekend when I get the new one from ebay.

Thanks again,

Duke