The rear view mirror mounted on your windshield is an important part of the driving experience. It helps you see who is directly behind you, and provides a centralized view when used with a left and right mirror on the doors. Sometimes, the mirror breaks though, and it needs to be replaced. In this case, the project vehicle is a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, but the process is similar for other years of Silverado as well.
Locate the Torx-head screw at the base of the windshield mounted rear view mirror, directly where it contacts the windshield. Remove this screw using the Torx-head screwdriver.
Lift the old mirror off of the windshield by pulling it up along the windshield towards the headliner.
Slide the replacement mirror onto the windshield mount in the reverse method you used in Step 2. If necessary, transfer the screw from the old mirror onto the replacement model. Then tighten the screw in place against the mount using the Torx-head driver.
