LEXUS IS250 | IS250 DEFECTIVE REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (2006-2013) - FULL VERSION

This is a quick fix to your defective and fading rearview mirror on your Lexus. So many Lexus' have this issue, it's best to replace the mirror for safety. The old mirror was nearly depleted and extremely difficult to see through. I was worried about the driver, so I found a solution.
This is a straight to the point guide on this very easy swap. You can buy one online, but preferably grab one for your local junkyard for cheap. I discuss a few options in the beginning.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 The problem with the mirror and examples of it
1:30 The first step of removal
2:29 The reinstallation process and tips
4:09 The final product and my reaction to a clear mirror (after years lol)

[@ravishenoy9762]

It was very helpful 👍

[@fixitcolton]

Thanks, glad it helped you out 😄

[@zww7033]

How would you fix the loose ball joint ?

[@fixitcolton]

Hey, I just looked at the mirror (it's been a while, lol). I see two ball joints, one next to the mirror itself, the other is on the mounting end. I would assume you mean the one next to the mirror itself because that is likely to go first with use. Unfortunately, this whole unit looks to be one piece. It's also all metal. If it weren't thicker metal, you could try clamping around it to force the joint to be tighter on the ball (hose clamp), but I don't think that would work here.
The only solution I can think of off-hand is to attempt an epoxy on it. I don't know if yours is broken or has any visible signs of damage (such as a crack) that could be fixed with a strong epoxy or a specific Liquid Nails/JB Weld or something. I would assume it's just worn on the inside and loose beyond anything visible. You could try a thin tipped epoxy injection inside the joint where the ball makes contact. You can do two things after that. You can just let it be permanently mounted in one position (until you force the break of the hardened epoxy). Or, you could freeze it (not more than 24 hours) once the epoxy has set but not cured. This would then allow it to be more brittle. You could then have the epoxy hardened but the ball moveable once it's broken free of the hardened, brittle epoxy that's filling space inside the joint. Because these mirrors have such tiny ball/joints with no space, I don't think this would be ideal either.
If you are in a bind, the only solution I would, personally, try until I could replace the mirror is to just make it ugly, yet functional. I would set the mirror adjustment to exactly my position in the car seat. I would remove it carefully.
1) I would use silicone to inject inside the joint as much as I could (which won't be much on this setup) and hope it holds.
2) If yours is REALLY loose, you could just tightly, cleanly wrap layers of electrical tape around the ball, stem, and joint in an organized fashion to create a cast (think broken bone). This would tighten the joint, allow minor adjustability, and blend in for the most part. This is probably your best option at hand.
Your ideal option is to find a mirror at the junkyard and swap it. Also, if your looseness is at the mounting point, just put a thin piece of metal or cardboard in between where the mounting screw pushes into the mounting metal plate on the glass. 😉

[@robincousins-gz9by]

why isn't this a class action law suite

[@fixitcolton]

LOL, I was thinking the same thing. The dealer has no recall, despite it being quite common.