Replacing Yeti Left Mirror Blinker

No way am I paying a garage to replace this kaput blinker on my Yeti.

Let's install it.

I noticed it wasn't working when I changed my mirror covers from Blue to Black a couple of months ago.

I checked all fuses first... they're all good.

So I jump online and order a new blinker. Part number: 5L0949101B.

As always, it arrives fast.

Because I have already taken all this apart before when I changed my mirror covers I know exactly what to do this time.

So I need to tilt the mirror to its maximum so that I can get my fingernail underneath a little

Then I prise along the edge…

The mirror will give a definite ‘click’ sound when it separates from the housing. 

Any other type of sound and it'll probably mean bad news 😨

These two heated mirror wires just pull off…

Now I need to remove two Torx screws...

With them out, I now need to push downwards on two tabs that are gripping the outer shell

Now I hold the front mirror housing with my right hand and I pry open the rear cover with my nails of my left hand.

Here’s the part I am replacing:

It just wiggles loose – no Torx screws this time

Just a wire connected at the back.

Out comes the new blinker for a comparison.

Yes. Looks like good times.

And now, problems 😡

The connector to the old blinker is being a pain to unclip.

With just my fingers I can’t do it. I wiggle it in every direction and still it will not let go of whatever it's gripping hold of.

I take a screwdriver and lever it a bit – it kind of breaks

Not good. 😬

Anyway, the offending blinker is off.

If it has never been changed then it is eight years old.

I'll give it a dignified burial, instead of smashing it to smithereens.

Let's squirt a little WD-40 on it and hope it'll work just fine.🙏

And now let’s connect the new blinker before reassembling and see if it works…

Good times. 😎

Let’s not pay extortionate labour charges to garages for our Yeti maintenance whenever possible

And doing things ourselves can give us a great sense of accomplishment.

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