Replacing your Elantra side view mirror doesn’t have to be a chore. Whether you had a slight fender bender or just need to replace your old Hyundai side view mirror, this guide can help you get the job done. Today I’ll be showing you how to replace the complete Hyundai side view mirror assembly in your Elantra.
Today’s test vehicle is a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. This vehicle had a brief encounter with a light pole, with damage to the Elantra side view mirror. Wondering how to change the Elantra side view mirror in your vehicle? Read below for all the steps.
How to Change a Elantra side view mirror
Before you begin the process to change your side view mirror, you’ll need a replacement. Your replacement Hyundai mirror is easy to buy, and finding the best price on your Elantra side view mirror doesn’t have to be hard.
Today’s guide is replacing the driver side Elantra mirror. The part numbers for these Elantra side view mirrors are as follows :
- 321-5404L3EBH1 Hyundai Elantra Driver Side Heated Power Mirror
- 321-5404R3EBH1 Hyundai Elantra Passenger Side Heated Power Mirror
These side view mirrors are manufactured by our good friends at DEPO. One of the premier replacement part manufacturers online, geared to give you the best price on Elantra parts.
For the purpose of our Hyundai Elantra side view mirror guide, we purchased a used unit from a wrecker. What’s the benefit of buying a used Hyundai side view mirror vs a new one? You won’t need to paint match it or take it to a body shop.
Once you have your replacement side view mirrors, you can begin. Before beginning our Hyundai Elantra side view mirror guide, you will need a few tools.
Tools you need to replace your Hyundai side view mirror
- 10mm socket
- wrench
- spatula or plastic panel popper
Once you are ready to replace your side view mirror, you should disconnect your battery. This step is not mandatory, but anytime you are working with electronics in your vehicle, it’s not a bad idea.
If you have a Elantra factory stereo, now’s the time to locate your radio code. Not sure how to recover your radio code? Contact your manufacturer or dealer directly.
Now open your driver side door. Locate your spatula or panel popper and begin with the inside crease of the door jam. Gently pry until you get one edge pulled up of the door panel. Remove the speaker or blank panel next.
This should expose the nuts that secure the Elantra side view mirror to your Hyundai. If your Hyundai came with door tweeters, locate the harness and unplug it. If you are wondering about how to install Elantra tweeters, make sure to check out our stereo wiring guides here.
Now that you have your Elantra panel removed, you can see the bolts that hold the mirror in place.
These are 10mm nuts that must be removed. Once you have these nuts removed, you can take off the broken side view mirror.
Before proceeding, you must ensure that both wiring connectors are put back together. There’s an exterior Elantra wiring connector for heated side mirrors and power controls.
Mount your replacement Hyundai side view mirror. Make sure it’s fully secure by tightening the interior 10mm nuts.
Once you are satisfied with your Elantra side view mirror replacement, you can connect your tweeter once more. Put the interior panel back in place, and you are good to go!
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