🔧 Murano - Side View Mirror Replacement

You’ll remove the interior door trim panel, unplug the mirror wiring, unbolt the mirror from the door, then install the new mirror and reassemble. This is a straightforward job, but you must work carefully around plastic clips and the door’s side airbag area.

Assumption: Your Murano has standard power mirrors (no camera/auto-dimming). Steps are the same; only the electrical connector may differ.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 1.0-2.0 hours (one mirror), 2.0-3.5 hours (both)

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Disconnect the negative battery cable before door work to reduce accidental airbag/short risk.
• ⚠️ Do not probe yellow airbag connectors or wiring; leave them alone.
• ⚠️ Support the door panel as you unplug connectors so nothing hangs by the wires.
• ⚠️ Wear safety glasses; trim clips can pop loose suddenly.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• 10mm socket
• 1/4" drive ratchet
• 3" extension (1/4" drive)
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Plastic trim removal tool set
• Panel clip pliers
• Torque wrench (5-25 Nm range)
• Pick tool
• Painter’s tape
• Magnetic pickup tool
• Work gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Side view mirror assembly (left/driver) - Qty: 1
• Side view mirror assembly (right/passenger) - Qty: 1
• Door trim panel clips - Qty: 6-12
• Butyl adhesive strip (vapor barrier reseal) - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, shift to Park, and remove the key/fob from the cabin.
• Use painter’s tape to protect paint near the mirror and door edge.
• Disconnect the battery using a 10mm socket on the negative terminal and isolate the cable so it can’t spring back.
• Have a small container ready for screws so nothing gets lost.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Remove the window switch panel

• Use a plastic trim removal tool set to gently pry up the window switch panel from the armrest.
• Unplug the electrical connector(s) using a pick tool to lift the locking tab (a locking tab is a small catch that prevents unplugging by accident).

Step 2: Remove door-handle and armrest screws

• Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pop off the small trim covers hiding the screws (go slowly to avoid marking the plastic).
• Remove the exposed screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

Step 3: Release the door panel clips

• Slide a plastic trim removal tool set under the lower edge of the door panel and pop the clips free one-by-one.
• If a clip is stubborn, use panel clip pliers to pull straight out (this helps prevent breaking the clip).
• Work around the panel, not in one spot.

Step 4: Lift the door panel up and disconnect wiring

• Lift the door panel straight upward to unhook it from the top window ledge.
• Support the panel with your knee or a box, then unplug any remaining connectors using the pick tool.

Step 5: Peel back the vapor barrier (water shield)

• Carefully peel the plastic water shield back near the mirror area using a plastic trim removal tool set.
• Do not tear it; you must reseal it to prevent water leaks and wind noise.

Step 6: Remove the interior mirror sail trim

• At the front top corner of the door (inside), remove the triangular trim cover using a plastic trim removal tool set.
• Pull straight toward you to release its clips.

Step 7: Unplug the mirror electrical connector

• Find the mirror connector behind the sail trim area and unplug it using the pick tool to release the lock.

Step 8: Unbolt and remove the mirror

• Support the mirror with one hand from the outside so it doesn’t fall.
• Use a 10mm socket, 3" extension (1/4" drive), and 1/4" drive ratchet to remove the mirror mounting nuts/bolts.
• If a nut drops inside the door, retrieve it with a magnetic pickup tool.
• Pull the mirror away from the door and guide the wiring through the opening.

Step 9: Install the new mirror

• Feed the new mirror wiring through the door opening and seat the mirror on the door.
• Start the mounting nuts/bolts by hand first (this prevents cross-threading).
• Tighten using a 10mm socket and then final-tighten with a torque wrench (5-25 Nm range).
• Torque to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) for the mirror mounting nuts/bolts.

Step 10: Reconnect wiring and reassemble the door

• Plug in the mirror connector until it clicks.
• Reinstall the sail trim by pressing it into place.
• Press the vapor barrier back onto the adhesive; use butyl adhesive strip if it won’t stick or has gaps.
• Reconnect all door panel connectors (window switch, locks, etc.).
• Hang the door panel on the top window ledge and push downward to seat it.
• Snap all perimeter clips in by pressing firmly with your hands.
• Reinstall screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, then reinstall the trim covers using the small flat-blade screwdriver gently.
• Reinstall the window switch panel and plug it in first, then press it down to snap in.

Step 11: Reconnect the battery

• Reconnect the negative battery terminal using a 10mm socket.

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✅ After Repair

• Turn the ignition on and test mirror movement in all directions.
• Test window, door lock, and door handle function before you fully close up tools.
• Check for wind noise on a short drive; if you hear whistling, recheck sail trim seating and vapor barrier seal.
• If the mirror is painted, avoid washing/waxing for 48 hours after install.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $250-$650 (parts + labor, per mirror)

DIY Cost: $90-$350 (parts only, per mirror)

You Save: $160-$300+ by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.0-1.5 hours per side.

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