How to Install Towing Mirrors Video - Pep Boys

Jeff Hoffman, Category Manager at Pep Boys Auto explains how to install replacement towing mirrors on a 2008 GMC Sierra SLE. Extendable tow mirrors are a popular upgrade to full size pickups and SUVs. They offer wide angle views and aggressive style.

Pep Boys has all of the tools you will need for the job:
• Non-marring Pry Bars
• 2 Flathead Screwdrivers
• Needle-nose Pliers
• Metric Socket Set -- 10mm

Installation steps:
1. Remove the interior sail panel. To remove grasp the panel and pull straight out.
2. Remove the door lock knob.
3. Remove the handle cover panel.
4. Remove the access panel behind the door handle.
5. Remove the small panel behind the door handle that reveals another bolt.
6. Remove the pull handle.
7. Using the ratchet, remove all of the bolts.
8. Remove the switch assembly.
9. Remove the interior door panel. Left up and out to remove.
10. Remove the foam insulator revealing the mounting nuts.
11. Remove the three nuts.
12. Remove the old mirror and pull out the old wiring harness.

How to install the new tow mirror:
1. Fish the wiring harness through the hole in the sail panel, line up the bolts and put the top nut in place.
2. Press in the harness clips and run the wire in the original route of the switch assembly and connect the harness.
3. Before replacing the door panel test to make sure the mirrors are working properly.

Once you verify that everything works, reverse your steps to reinstall the interior panel.

Everything you need to install new Towing Mirrors is available at your neighborhood Pep Boys Auto Store or shop online at http://www.PepBoys.com/tires.

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