Mirror Supports

907mge · 11-12-2010, 03:01 AM

So I've finally got sick enough of the wind noise from the corners of the mirror supports where the window comes up and over time cracks the seal. It is all one piece of rubber seal and metal for the support. The stupid things were about $85 a piece. Would anyone be intersted in pics of the replacement ? If not I won't bother, but since most of your cars are older then mine I figure it might be helpful.

bioskyline · 11-12-2010, 04:01 AM

yes id be interested in pics. i may even be able to fab a removable insert. but i think the only thing that makes the rubber/felt insert non removable is they rivet it to the track. Chrysler does this which makes replacing a broken window really hard.

Ranma · 11-12-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 907mge

So I've finally got sick enough of the wind noise from the corners of the mirror supports where the window comes up and over time cracks the seal. It is all one piece of rubber seal and metal for the support. The stupid things were about $85 a piece. Would anyone be intersted in pics of the replacement ? If not I won't bother, but since most of your cars are older then mine I figure it might be helpful.

Sure post it

Bill UK · 11-12-2010, 05:41 PM

See post 2 Link

cre · 11-13-2010, 12:13 AM

^^^ yup, just compress it. If you still have noise check your window stripping, it may be sealing at low speeds or stopped but not have enough pressure against the glass to prevent air from coming in while moving.

907mge · 11-13-2010, 01:15 AM

Yeah mine have a nice crack at the top on both sides. I figure I will just replace them and be done with it rather than trying to mess with it. Its kind of funny, on my 2000 celica the door and the support are one so it is just a nice new triangular seal for only 15 each compared to these expensive things.

907mge · 11-14-2010, 02:36 AM

Well I got them in and no more wind noise from them.

Old versus New. As you can see the old one has a nice gap where the window was for 20 years.

The first step is to remove the door panel which isn't too bad, but I have done it a few times already.

Here are the 3 phillips head screws that attach the mirror. They can be a real pain to remove since toyota used thread lock. I only had to drill one out since the head became too stripped. I replaced them with nice allen head screws. And i didn't take a picture of it but there is a small screw that hold the door gasket that will also need to be taken out.

Here are the two bolts that hold the top of the support, but the mirror must be removed first to get to them.

And finally remove this nut on the inside of the door that holds the bottom of the support.

In the end I think it was worth it. I don't think any fix to the old seal is near as good as a brand new seal.

11-12-2010, 03:01 AM	#1
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	Mirror Supports So I've finally got sick enough of the wind noise from the corners of the mirror supports where the window comes up and over time cracks the seal. It is all one piece of rubber seal and metal for the support. The stupid things were about $85 a piece. Would anyone be intersted in pics of the replacement ? If not I won't bother, but since most of your cars are older then mine I figure it might be helpful.

11-12-2010, 04:01 AM	#2
bioskyline 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: powell river bc Posts: 120	yes id be interested in pics. i may even be able to fab a removable insert. but i think the only thing that makes the rubber/felt insert non removable is they rivet it to the track. Chrysler does this which makes replacing a broken window really hard. __________________ 87 silver turbo targa, bone ass stock (for now)

11-13-2010, 12:13 AM	#5
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	^^^ yup, just compress it. If you still have noise check your window stripping, it may be sealing at low speeds or stopped but not have enough pressure against the glass to prevent air from coming in while moving. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

11-12-2010, 05:41 PM	#4
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	See post 2 Link

11-13-2010, 01:15 AM	#6
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	Yeah mine have a nice crack at the top on both sides. I figure I will just replace them and be done with it rather than trying to mess with it. Its kind of funny, on my 2000 celica the door and the support are one so it is just a nice new triangular seal for only 15 each compared to these expensive things.

11-14-2010, 02:36 AM	#7
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	Well I got them in and no more wind noise from them. Old versus New. As you can see the old one has a nice gap where the window was for 20 years. The first step is to remove the door panel which isn't too bad, but I have done it a few times already. Here are the 3 phillips head screws that attach the mirror. They can be a real pain to remove since toyota used thread lock. I only had to drill one out since the head became too stripped. I replaced them with nice allen head screws. And i didn't take a picture of it but there is a small screw that hold the door gasket that will also need to be taken out. Here are the two bolts that hold the top of the support, but the mirror must be removed first to get to them. And finally remove this nut on the inside of the door that holds the bottom of the support. In the end I think it was worth it. I don't think any fix to the old seal is near as good as a brand new seal.