A modular rearview mirror assembly for vehicles incorporates a housing into the
mirror assembly case for supporting an electronic control module to reduce the
vibration, to ease the installation of the components in the mirror assembly, and
to improve access to the various components in the mirror assembly for maintenance
or repair. The rearview mirror assembly includes a reflective element, at least
one electrical component mounted to the reflective element, and a case housing
the reflective element and the electrical component. An electronic control module
is supported by the case which communicates with the electrical component. Preferably,
the electronic control module is supported by a housing that is either molded with
the case or welded to the inner surface of the case to support the electronic control
module independently from the electrical component.