I recently came into possession of a beautiful 1996 J30, and while it's been very well maintained there are a few niggling issues that want sorting out. Chief among them is that the driver's side mirror has a vertical crack from top to bottom just about in the middle, which creates a disturbing "fun house" effect and adds a dangerous blind spot. The rest of the assembly is fine, so I think only the glass needs to be replaced. From passing mentions elsewhere it seems like a pretty straightforward procedure, but I have yet to find a walkthrough with enough detail for my taste. I don't have much background as a mechanic, so I'm reluctant to go messing about and maybe foul something else up without some detailed guidance. I would be most grateful for any help this fine community could provide. I would also appreciate a referral to a quality source for the replacement glass. I've found a lot of sites appear to offer the right part, but it's tough to tell the pros from the charlatans when you're a noob. Thanks in advance.
-Mean Machine

Welcome aboard, MM! We're big fans of the J30 here, it's a very underrated car!

I'm thinking the Fatory Service Manual will help - Here ya go: www.infinitiservicemanuals.com

I've replaced the mirror glass on a Z32, and they're quite similar. Let us know if you get in a jam after looking at the FSM.

Oh, and here's your link for the glass: http://www.amazon.com/1993-1997-INFINIT ... 1_1&sr=8-1

Common problem if you park your J30 outside exposed to the heat. The dealer stocks replacement mirrors. They come with instructions so no sweat. Basically you bust out the remains, clean the mounts, peel the protective film off the new mirror's adhesive pads and press fit on to the mounts inside the housing.

Excellent. Thanks very much for the guidance and incredibly fast response time. I've got my mirror ordered and I feel very confident about the replacement process now. Those service manuals are a treasure trove I'm going to be sure to keep handy for the future. I'm glad to find such a friendly and knowledgeable community. I look forward to learning a lot more about my new ride.
-MM