Replace a Power Mirror in a Chrysler Town & Country

Replace a Power Mirror in a Chrysler Town & Country

Replace a Power Mirror in a Chrysler Town & Country : Multi-thousand tips to make your life easier.

Manually setting the angles of your side mirrors is a thing of the past. Most cars today are equipped with motor-powered side mirrors that allow the driver to change their angles with just the push of a button, usually located within the driver's reach. But the problem with such side mirrors is that when they break down, you need to replace their motors with new ones.
The exact procedure for replacing a power mirror differs from one car to another. This article explains how to replace a power mirror, specifically in a Chrysler Town & Country.

• Remove the old power side mirrors. The side mirrors of a Chrysler Town & Country are located on its pillars, not on the doors. A triangular panel covers three bolts that attach the side mirrors to the vehicle. Remove this triangular panel using a trim stick or a screwdriver. Be careful not to create unnecessary and unwanted scratches on the panel's surface while doing so. Once you remove the panel, you will find three bolts that hold the side mirror to the pillar. Remove these bolts. Hold the side mirror while removing the bolts to make sure it does not fall once all the bolts are out.
• Unplug the connecting wires. After you finish removing the bolts from the power mirror, the next step is to disconnect its wires. Simply pull the wiring harness from where it is plugged. Once the connecting wires are unplugged, simply pull the power mirror out of the molding.
• Purchase the right power mirror. Make sure that what you purchase is the correct power mirror, that is, the one made for the model of your Town & Country, as there are different power mirrors particularly built for specific models of Town & Country. You would not want to waste your time and money buying a side mirror that is not compatible with your car.
• Install your new power mirror. If you have already taken the old side mirror out, then you are done with the hard part. Remember that in installing your new power mirror, you are only reversing the process by which you took it out. First, connect the wire to the power source. To make this easier, remember the plug where you disconnected the wire of the old side mirror. After you finish plugging in the connecting wires, position the mirror in its proper place, then screw in the three bolts. Lastly, install the triangular panel or cover by pressing it into place.

Remember that side mirrors are attached to a car as additional safety measures, as they give a driver a greater view of the sides and back of a car. When your side mirrors are broken, you will probably find it difficult to drive since you do not have a full view of the road. Needless to say, broken side mirrors do not get fixed on their own. Make sure that your car is fully equipped with all its safety devices, as you surely would not want to compromise the safety of your passengers.