I went my own direction on this and i am glad i did because it was very easy to do the way i did it.
Fj cruiser side mirror removal.
3 you should now be able the pull the lock mechanism out.
The assembly was warm to the touch when i removed it and the black plastic was very pliable.
The torx fastener will not come out completely or fall into the door because it has a retainer clip which holds it in place.
1 open the door and remove the black plastic plug on the door jamb.
Here s the link to where i got the bulbs.
And the mirror holder base.
This bulb is mounted inside the side mirrors.
How do i safely remove the side mirror glass in a fj cruiser to get to the accent bulb.
2 loosen the gold colored torx fastener that is behind the plug by using a 30 torx bit.
This is a quick video on how to plasti dip the side mirrors on the fj.
I twist and disengage the 2 clips on the lower side of the mirror.
J while holding the mirror with the screwdriver disengage the 4 clips and 2 claws on the upper side of the mirror and remove the mirror.
With some tips on how i apply it and prep area.
This allows me to use the stock mirror mount trim which just snaps onto the new machined block to give the install a clean look.
Heating the mirror holder with a domestic dryer before this procedure makes the work easier.
They are on ebay right now.
I do not want to take the entire mirror assembly off just the glass.
This bulb is a 194 wedge buld that i need to replace as it is burnt out.