Quick answer: Side Mirror Replacement on a 2010–2015 Hyundai Tucson is rated Moderate and takes about 1 hour. You'll need 10 tools for this job, and parts cost about $60. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name |
Part Number |
Price |
Buy |
| Left Side Mirror Assembly |
9331-1101L |
$59.95 |
|
| Right Side Mirror Assembly Optional |
9331-1101R |
$59.95 |
|
| Mirror Glass Optional |
87611-2S010 |
$37.25 |
|
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💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps carefully
1
Park safely and disconnect power if heated/powered
If the mirror is power-adjustable, heated, or has a turn-signal repeater or puddle lamp, disconnect the negative battery cable before unplugging anything — shorting a powered mirror harness can damage the body control module.
2
Remove the interior sail/triangle trim
Carefully pry the sail panel off with a plastic trim tool, starting at the top edge — it is held by clips that snap if yanked.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I start at the top edge with a plastic trim tool — I've yanked a sail panel from the bottom before, and the clips snapped like dry twigs.
3
Unplug connectors and remove mounting fasteners
On the Hyundai Tucson: unplug the mirror's electrical connector(s) — press the locking tabs, never pull the wires. Remove the three mounting nuts from inside the door (usually 10mm) while your helper supports the mirror outside.
4
Clean the mounting surface and check the sheet metal
Clean all old gasket residue from the door's mounting surface and check the sheet metal around the stud holes for cracks or corrosion — a mirror mounted to cracked sheet metal will never sit tight and will whistle at speed.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
I check the sheet metal around the stud holes for cracks — I've mounted a mirror to cracked metal before, and it whistled at speed until I fixed it properly.
5
Install the new mirror
Start all three nuts by hand to avoid cross-threading, then tighten them evenly in a rotation — tightening one fully first cocks the mirror and leaves a gap that whistles. Snug is sufficient; overtightening dimples the door skin.
6
Refit the sail panel and reconnect power
On the Hyundai Tucson: refit the sail panel, pressing each clip home, and reconnect the tweeter if equipped. Reconnect the battery if you disconnected it.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Forgetting to disconnect the vehicle's battery before starting the repair.
- • Using excessive force when removing the door panel, potentially causing damage.
- • Not properly aligning the new mirror assembly during installation, leading to misalignment.