How to: Genesis sedan Power mirror gear replacement

[BarryG]

Apologies because I am very new to this, how do I remove the push clip to get the trim off?

With your hands. Grab and pull. Don’t bend. Re-read the captions above. Quite detailed.

 

[Cali Gen]

This guide was very thorough and very useful. It helped me change out the motor assembly from my OEM set to my custom CF ones. Thank you!

 

[Bbjun]

Hi. Will this work on a 2016 sedan? Mines having the same issues. Thanks

 

[Gunkk]

Is your 2016 not under its original 5/60 BTB warranty?

 

[Bbjun]

Is your 2016 not under its original 5/60 BTB warranty?

Sorry its a 2015 and no not any anymore. Its a gen 2 to model.

 

[G-631371]

would this be the same for a 2015 genesis 3.8 sedan?

 

[badmrscary]

would this be the same for a 2015 genesis 3.8 sedan?

Yes. Engine makes no difference on the mirrors.

 

[BarryG]

So I had to change out my mirror gear and figured I would do a write up on it since it seems to be a fairly common issue as these cars age. This is for those experiencing the clicking when trying to fold/unfold power mirrors. I tried my best to get as many pictures as possible, admittedly I did miss a couple but this should help for the most part. Enjoy the windows paint art.

Thanks to @BarryG for the original post that helped me find the gear and to @badmrscary for the instruction on how to pop the glass off

Part off amazon:
Amazon.com: Bross BGE552 Side Mirror Repair Gear for Hyundai I30 Chevrolet Captiva: Automotive

Tools needed:
10mm deep socket or wrench
phillips screwdriver

step 1: Remove trim from around the window
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To do so you need to first remove the little push clip at the front of the door
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Once that push pin is removed you can just pull on the bottom corner and run your fingers around the edge and it should easily come off. Be careful if you have a tweeter there as there is a connection to remove.\
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Once that connection is disconnected you should have that trim piece free
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Once that is done you can now remove the mirror from the car itself. Start by undoing the 3 nuts using a deep well 10mm socket, or a wrench. Then undo the plug.
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Once the mirror is out find yourself a nice place to work, I would recommend a rag or paper towel to put the mirror on to keep from scratching it.

Next you will need to remove the mirror itself from this assembly, I turned my mirror all the way to the left and then pried from the right side. Be careful as you don't want to break the glass. If you didn't turn the mirror before hand (like me) just plug it back in and do it.
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Once the mirror is popped free there are a couple connectors on the back to undo, this doesn't have to be done, but it made the job easier once I did it because I didn't have an extra piece flopping around in my way.
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Next you will need to remove the plastic trim Its just 3 phillips screws and some prying, I started on the same side as the screws. Again be careful as to not break anything
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Next you need to go to the underside of the mirror, I don't have a great picture of this but you will understand when you see it. There is a cover (1) that needs to be removed to gain access to more screws(2). The screws are already removed in this photo. Im not sure the best way to remove this cover personally, I used a pick but still managed to scratch it a little bit. On the bright side its on the bottom of the mirror and no one should see it.
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Once those 3 screws are removed you need to remove the one screw you just uncovered
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I hit picture limit.........

Well done. Barryg and Badmrscary are both me. Didn’t realize I had two separate accounts at the time, lol.

 

[Hargarbl]

Well done. Barryg and Badmrscary are both me. Didn’t realize I had two separate accounts at the time, lol.

OK this is kinda funny to me, on page one you said the same thing lol

 

[Cali Gen]

OK this is kinda funny to me, on page one you said the same thing lol

I also laughed about this

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[BarryG]

Yeah, I just received another update on a thread that was reshared but was attached tothe original once again. That’s why I posted it again Before I realized it Was my own thread once again. Now capital letters popping up as I type. Something is up.

 

[Cali Gen]

Yeah, I just received another update on a thread that was reshared but was attached tothe original once again. That’s why I posted it again Before I realized it Was my own thread once again. Now capital letters popping up as I type. Something is up.

BarryG you sir are comedy thank you

 

[G-802626]

Is it possible to switch the housings and trim from one color to another and use the functioning parts including the gear?

 

[Cali Gen]

Is it possible to switch the housings and trim from one color to another and use the functioning parts including the gear?

Yes if you look at post number 22 you'll see thats exactly what I did with my carbon fiber mirrors. One thing to note is if your car doesn't come with flood lights or memory or heated mirrors. If your new mirrors have them they won't function. Only capable of using the features that your wire harness is compatible with.

 

[yspect8]

mistake

 

[yspect8]

OP -- Your original Amazon link is out of stock. Do these links look like they will work?

#1 - rough steel?- Amazon.com : Wing Side Mirror Repair Metal Gear Left Right for Chevrolet Captiva Hyundai i30 : Everything Else
1282-43fc-a8b1-8bf931f6dfab&pf_rd_r=HBBTW3ZX3P8RXB4KQS3F&psc=1&refRID=HBBTW3ZX3P8RXB4KQS3F#customerReviews

#2 -plastic? - Amazon.com: EGE552FBA Side Mirror Repair Gear for Hyundai I30 Chevrolet Captiva: Automotive

 

[BarryG]

OP -- Your original Amazon link is out of stock. Do these links look like they will work?

#1 - rough steel?- Amazon.com : Wing Side Mirror Repair Metal Gear Left Right for Chevrolet Captiva Hyundai i30 : Everything Else
1282-43fc-a8b1-8bf931f6dfab&pf_rd_r=HBBTW3ZX3P8RXB4KQS3F&psc=1&refRID=HBBTW3ZX3P8RXB4KQS3F#customerReviews

#2 -plastic? - Amazon.com: EGE552FBA Side Mirror Repair Gear for Hyundai I30 Chevrolet Captiva: Automotive

those both look to be metal. Mine looked more like #2. The rough one looks, rough. Read it's reviews.

 

[Sideswipe]

Can’t thank you enough for this guide OP. I was able to repair the mirror on my 2012 R Spec with relative ease by following your instructions. Saved me $1500. (Dealership quote for a replacement mirror painted to match). Cheers!

 

[randoozee]

I suppose you could do it without removing the trim, but you would not be able to remove the assembly from the car without doing so as the 3 nuts that hold it onto the car are behind the trim. Plus I'm sure it will make your life a ton easier with the repair just taking the 30 seconds to remove the trim in order to remove the assembly.

Just wanna say great job with the pics and explanation.. Just finished mine and its not folding or clicking.. I can hear it click once like the power is there but I'm wondering if maybe I didn't put the cap back on the motor snug enough because the board and prongs are all inside the cap.. If its not down snug on the part that is on the top of the case, I may not have the right connection.. Any ideas??

 

[randoozee]

Just wanna say great job with the pics and explanation.. Just finished mine and its not folding or clicking.. I can hear it click once like the power is there but I'm wondering if maybe I didn't put the cap back on the motor snug enough because the board and prongs are all inside the cap.. If its not down snug on the part that is on the top of the case, I may not have the right connection.. Any ideas??