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.
If you also need a blinker for your Yeti it is available here on Amazon
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