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DEC1 · 06-15-2012, 05:49 PM

In case anyone is deciding to add the electronic mirror themselves....it is soooooo easy!

Amazingly, the instructions are well done and easy to follow. The only thing that's questionable is how to get access to the connector.
You just snap the front dome light down out of the headliner...pry it with your fingers from the side nearest the back of the car...it just snaps right out. No need to even remove the lens.
They give you a connector cord that is ready to just plug into a socket up inside the headliner...a little hard to see but its there kinda on the passenger side of the hole.
Any other questions...I'd be glad to answer.

Smokinbuffalo · 06-16-2012, 06:42 PM

Cool I want to do this and have questions. Where did you buy the mirror? Do you have a piece that covers the wire coming out of the mirror? How much was it? Did you need any tools. And lastly any pictures?
Thanks in advance.

Gaen · 06-16-2012, 07:20 PM

awesome i actually opted out on getting the autodim/homelink mirror cause i was thinking to myself that it would be cheaper to buy from that one subaru part site thats been floating around and doing it myself. to bad you didnt do a youtube vid of installation! would you mind taking a picture/ or scan of the installation instructions? thanks!

DEC1 · 06-16-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokinbuffalo

Cool I want to do this and have questions. Where did you buy the mirror? Do you have a piece that covers the wire coming out of the mirror? How much was it? Did you need any tools. And lastly any pictures?
Thanks in advance.

I bought it at the dealer...$271...should have got it cheaper
Yes, the cover piece comes with the kit
You need a phillips head and a torx screwdriver (will check size).
Will post pics and scans of instructions tomorrow

DEC1 · 06-16-2012, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaen

awesome i actually opted out on getting the autodim/homelink mirror cause i was thinking to myself that it would be cheaper to buy from that one subaru part site thats been floating around and doing it myself. to bad you didnt do a youtube vid of installation! would you mind taking a picture/ or scan of the installation instructions? thanks!

I thought about doing a vid...but really, it's so easy you don't need one.
Will try to post the instructions tomorrow.

86_ZN6 · 06-16-2012, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEC1

I bought it at the dealer...$271...should have got it cheaper

yeah you can buy it online for $187 only

Smokinbuffalo · 06-16-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

yeah you can buy it online for $187 only

Link?
Edit:
I think I found the link
https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1480
Edit 2:
There is a separate adapter you need too. $7.80
https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1479

Smokinbuffalo · 06-16-2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEC1

I bought it at the dealer...$271...should have got it cheaper
Yes, the cover piece comes with the kit
You need a phillips head and a torx screwdriver (will check size).
Will post pics and scans of instructions tomorrow

I don't think I have any torx bits. The size would be nice to know.

86_ZN6 · 06-16-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokinbuffalo

Link?

https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1480

wrxneffect · 06-16-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokinbuffalo

Link?
Edit:
I think I found the link
https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1480

Nevermind, got beat to the link

DaJo · 06-16-2012, 08:32 PM

In that link it states "Please note H501SSA040 adapter is required when installing this mirror"

Is this "adapter" included when buying this or do we need it?

DEC1 · 06-16-2012, 08:33 PM

you need to buy the adapter plate...can't mount mirror without it.

DaJo · 06-16-2012, 08:36 PM

Ah, awesome, I see it now...Thanks! Can't wait for your pictures/videos to come! =]

Grimlock · 06-17-2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaen

awesome i actually opted out on getting the autodim/homelink mirror cause i was thinking to myself that it would be cheaper to buy from that one subaru part site thats been floating around and doing it myself. to bad you didnt do a youtube vid of installation! would you mind taking a picture/ or scan of the installation instructions? thanks!

I too would like to see the instructions!

Thanks, OP!

DEC1 · 06-17-2012, 11:18 AM

Here you go!...sorry for the delay.
I didn't disconnect the battery...because I didn't want to lose all my radio presets and phone connection etc...not sure I would have lost them but didn't want to take the chance...make that decision at your own risk.

nibor33 · 06-17-2012, 01:17 PM

I was going to do this but... That wire being exposed looks really "unfinished." Is this the final result or is there another cover?

Thanks

DaJo · 06-17-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEC1

Here you go!...sorry for the delay.
I didn't disconnect the battery...because I didn't want to lose all my radio presets and phone connection etc...not sure I would have lost them but didn't want to take the chance...make that decision at your own risk.

Very nice, sir.

DEC1 · 06-17-2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nibor33

I was going to do this but... That wire being exposed looks really "unfinished." Is this the final result or is there another cover?

Thanks

hahaha...unfinished? Every mirror like this out there has that wire...keep in mind how close I was when I took this shot. You can barely notice it otherwise.
It needs to be a little loose though..so you can adjust the mirror.
I could probably pull a bit of it in now that I'm adjusted and all set.

nibor33 · 06-18-2012, 01:13 AM

Yeah, the factory ones I've experienced (like VW, Audi) have the wires buried under plastic covers. I thought since this was a port installed option it would look completely factory installed. It's not a huge deal but definitely looks like an afterthought.

Cudgel · 06-18-2012, 10:22 AM

I did this to my Mazda3 and I had to run wires down the A pillars and I also had to find wires to tap into. This one is sooooo much easier!

DEC1 · 06-18-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nibor33

Yeah, the factory ones I've experienced (like VW, Audi) have the wires buried under plastic covers. I thought since this was a port installed option it would look completely factory installed. It's not a huge deal but definitely looks like an afterthought.

I'd like to see if anyone that had theirs port installed looks any different...but really it looks fine to me and I'm about as fussy as they come.

jjdrivesajazz · 06-18-2012, 03:51 PM

nice!

06-15-2012, 05:49 PM	#1
DEC1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '10 Infiniti G37 (pre-ordered BRZ) Location: MA Posts: 193 Thanks: 9 Thanked 45 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installed Auto Dimming/Homelink mirror In case anyone is deciding to add the electronic mirror themselves....it is soooooo easy! Amazingly, the instructions are well done and easy to follow. The only thing that's questionable is how to get access to the connector. You just snap the front dome light down out of the headliner...pry it with your fingers from the side nearest the back of the car...it just snaps right out. No need to even remove the lens. They give you a connector cord that is ready to just plug into a socket up inside the headliner...a little hard to see but its there kinda on the passenger side of the hole. Any other questions...I'd be glad to answer.

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Gaen Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: the speed limit Location: Cali Posts: 69 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	awesome i actually opted out on getting the autodim/homelink mirror cause i was thinking to myself that it would be cheaper to buy from that one subaru part site thats been floating around and doing it myself. to bad you didnt do a youtube vid of installation! would you mind taking a picture/ or scan of the installation instructions? thanks!

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