How to remove rear view mirror? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Spruce Goose · 04-30-2012, 08:28 PM

I have a Wink panoramic rear-view mirror that I'd like to install in my 2012 Yaris, but to do so I'll need to remove the factory mirror. I don't see how to do it. There are instructions on this site for how to remove the mirror on older models, but they don't seem to apply to the 2012 mirror. Help, please.

Bob

CPALK719 · 04-30-2012, 08:57 PM

i assume it would be like All other rearview mirrors. it should just slide off and thats it.

just a word of advice, i would really think about it before you install that into your car. i have one in my del sol right now, and i must say i regret putting it on there. yes i know you just uninstall, but they tend to get annoying especially when they never stay in the same position you positioned it in the first place.

whatever it is you do, good luck !

Spruce Goose · 05-01-2012, 09:21 AM

I wish it were that simple, but it doesn't seem to slide off. There must be another way to get it off.

CTScott · 05-01-2012, 09:50 AM

Can you post a pic of the base of the mirror for the 2012? The image in the EPC makes it look about the same as the 06-11, but for some parts they don't update the images.

Spruce Goose · 05-01-2012, 10:01 AM

Thanks, CTScott. I'll try to post a pic - it may take me a day or two.

Bob

Altitude · 05-01-2012, 10:59 AM

There's usually a screw/set screw that holds it onto the window mounted bracket.

CPALK719 · 05-01-2012, 12:03 PM

when i get into my car today, before i go to work, i'll take a quick look at it.

are you just trying to remove the mirror part , or also the part which is attached to the windsheild?

Spruce Goose · 05-01-2012, 02:16 PM

I was able to remove it this morning. The base slides up - I just wasn't using enough pressure. There's a little plastic latch that holds it in place, but if you use enough pressure the latch releases and the base slides off of a metal piece that's glued to the glass. I think that a small screwdriver would release the latch, so that less pressure would be required.

CPALK719 · 05-01-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spruce Goose

I was able to remove it this morning. The base slides up - I just wasn't using enough pressure. There's a little plastic latch that holds it in place, but if you use enough pressure the latch releases and the base slides off of a metal piece that's glued to the glass. I think that a small screwdriver would release the latch, so that less pressure would be required.

i was right then lol

TPA5 · 05-04-2012, 03:32 PM

How do you like that Wink mirror? I was considering getting one for my 2012 Yaris...

Spruce Goose · 05-09-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPA5

How do you like that Wink mirror? I was considering getting one for my 2012 Yaris...

I installed the Wink mirror (5-panel version) this past weekend. At first I used the visor mounting holes, which were in exactly the right positions. I was pleased with the mirror, but I missed the visors. So I re-mounted the Wink by drilling holes into the metal frame above the windshield, thus allowing me to keep the visors. I absolutely love the Wink mirror. Between it an my side-view mirrors, I no longer have any blind spots. That was one of my main gripes with my 2012 Yaris, and now it's a non-issue.

carolinablue · 05-11-2012, 03:43 AM

I would like to see a picture.

Spruce Goose · 05-11-2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carolinablue

I would like to see a picture.

Here you go.

Wink Mirror.jpg

Wink Mirror wVisors.jpg

Wink Mirror Mount.jpg

04-30-2012, 08:28 PM	#1
Spruce Goose Drives: 2012 Yaris L 3-Door 5-Speed Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 9	How to remove rear view mirror? I have a Wink panoramic rear-view mirror that I'd like to install in my 2012 Yaris, but to do so I'll need to remove the factory mirror. I don't see how to do it. There are instructions on this site for how to remove the mirror on older models, but they don't seem to apply to the 2012 mirror. Help, please. Bob

04-30-2012, 08:57 PM	#2
CPALK719 Drives: 2012 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 375	i assume it would be like All other rearview mirrors. it should just slide off and thats it. just a word of advice, i would really think about it before you install that into your car. i have one in my del sol right now, and i must say i regret putting it on there. yes i know you just uninstall, but they tend to get annoying especially when they never stay in the same position you positioned it in the first place. whatever it is you do, good luck ! __________________ 2012 yaris L model 2014 wrangler unlimited sport

05-01-2012, 09:50 AM	#4
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Can you post a pic of the base of the mirror for the 2012? The image in the EPC makes it look about the same as the 06-11, but for some parts they don't update the images. __________________

05-01-2012, 12:03 PM	#7
CPALK719 Drives: 2012 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 375	when i get into my car today, before i go to work, i'll take a quick look at it. are you just trying to remove the mirror part , or also the part which is attached to the windsheild? __________________ 2012 yaris L model 2014 wrangler unlimited sport

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05-01-2012, 09:21 AM	#3
Spruce Goose Drives: 2012 Yaris L 3-Door 5-Speed Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 9	I wish it were that simple, but it doesn't seem to slide off. There must be another way to get it off.

05-01-2012, 10:01 AM	#5
Spruce Goose Drives: 2012 Yaris L 3-Door 5-Speed Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 9	Thanks, CTScott. I'll try to post a pic - it may take me a day or two. Bob

05-01-2012, 10:59 AM	#6
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	There's usually a screw/set screw that holds it onto the window mounted bracket.

05-01-2012, 02:16 PM	#8
Spruce Goose Drives: 2012 Yaris L 3-Door 5-Speed Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 9	I was able to remove it this morning. The base slides up - I just wasn't using enough pressure. There's a little plastic latch that holds it in place, but if you use enough pressure the latch releases and the base slides off of a metal piece that's glued to the glass. I think that a small screwdriver would release the latch, so that less pressure would be required.

05-04-2012, 03:32 PM	#10
TPA5 Wait, what? Drives: NULL Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NULL Posts: 242	How do you like that Wink mirror? I was considering getting one for my 2012 Yaris...

05-11-2012, 03:43 AM	#12
carolinablue Drives: 2012 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Zombieville Posts: 74	I would like to see a picture.