This is a pair of 3D printed side mirror mounts for the breakaway style mirrors found on the 84-96 Jeep Cherokee XJ and the 86-92 Jeep Comanche MJ. This replaces the always broken and faded plastic mounts. This comes with both the driver and passenger sides so one order will do one vehicle.
INSTALLATION – You can either take the entire mirror off the vehicle to work on the bench (three big screws on the inside of the door) or do it with the mirror still mounted to the vehicle. If you are working alone it may be easier to do still being attached to the vehicle however I was able to accomplish it alone on the bench with both installation methods. The two installation methods will be outlined below. If you have the mirror adjustment knobs inside the vehicle, the door panel and inner mirror trim triangle piece will need removed for both methods as the knob and cables need to be free to pull out the mirror.
Method 1 – Unhook the spring (This is the preferred method)
– For this method simply push the mirror towards the front of the vehicle to cause it to release from the rear part of the mount. This will reveal the spring.
– Use needle nose pliers to remove the spring, vise grip style needle nose work best. I found it helpful to also use a Philips head screwdriver to grab the end of the spring and push it out.
– Once unhooked you can gently feed the cables and grommet through the door.
– With the mirror free of the vehicle, unscrew the 6 screws holding the plastic mount in place. When putting the new one in, be sure to put the 2 flat topped screws in first so it will be properly aligned.
– Reinstall everything in the reverse order, the spring takes a few tries to reinstall but isn’t too difficult especially with vise grips. An extra set of hands may be helpful as well, especially if doing it on the bench. The post the spring attaches to does spin to help align the hole but it may be rusted in place and need some persuasion to spin.
Method 2 – Remove the glass
– You can remove the glass from the mirror to access the three screws located behind it. This is difficult to do without breaking it but can be accomplished with fishing line or wire designed for cutting adhesive behind glass. This does risk breaking the glass but replacements can be found here on eBay for about $15 per side if one breaks. I attempted using heat and prying on the glass but I ended up breaking it doing this. This method is best for mirrors with broken glass or mirrors that need a new spring installed.
– Once these screws are removed, pull the plastic part to the side to see behind it. There is a spring held in by a single screw, once this screw is removed push the mirror towards the front of the vehicle to release the rear part of the mount and expose the other end of the spring. unhook the spring from the post.
– The mirror should now be free to pull away from the vehicle. Just be sure to gently feed the cables and grommet through the door to avoid damaging them.
– With the mirror free of the vehicle you can unscrew the 6 screws holding the plastic mount in place. When putting the new one in, be sure to put the 2 flat topped screws in first so it will be properly aligned.
– Reinstall everything in the reverse order.
Thank you!
***DISCLAIMER***
– These are printed in black PETG plastic. This plastic resists temperatures up to around 190* and has very good natural UV resistance. Due to this being a new part I cannot yet guarantee how long the color will stay dark however I have seen many people using black PETG outdoors for over 3 years with no noticeable color loss. A UV protective clear coat can be added to extend color lifespan if you so choose.
– This is a 3D printed part, this means not all parts will appear or fit exactly the same. If you have an issue with your part, please contact me and we can work out the issue together.
– Shipping damage must be reported within 3 days of receiving the item. After this time a return/refund will not be accepted nor will a replacement part be sent out due to shipping damage.
