Do I need to remove the entire mirror housing to swap the glass?

You'll need to unbolt the mirror assembly from the door, then carefully separate the glass from the housing. The assembly itself stays intact—this is just the lens swap. Your service manual walks you through the fastener locations.

Will the heating element work right away, or does it need to be wired?

The heating element is already integrated into the glass. Once the lens is seated and the mirror is bolted back on, it connects to your vehicle's existing heated mirror circuit—no additional wiring needed.

What if the glass arrives damaged or doesn't fit?

Inspect the lens immediately upon arrival. If there's visible damage or it doesn't seat properly in your housing, contact us for a return or replacement. Keep your original packaging in case you need to ship it back.