Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR (w/o Retract Mirror)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
Push the lower part of the mirror surface and tilt it.
| *1 | Moulding Remover |
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws at the upper part of the outer rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the outer rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.
w/ Mirror Heater:
Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the outer rear view mirror.
w/ Mirror Heater and Blind Spot Monitor System:
Disconnect the 2 mirror heater connectors.
Disengage the 2 claws.
| *1 | Mirror Heater Connector |
| *2 | Blind Spot Monitor Indicator Connector |
Using a screwdriver, release the tabs of the blind spot monitor indicator connector to disconnect the connector and remove the outer rear view mirror.
Note
Do not bend the tabs excessively to prevent them from being damaged.
If the tabs are damaged, replace the outer rear view mirror with a new one.
REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR (w/ Retract Mirror)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
Push the upper part of the mirror surface and tilt it.
| *1 | Moulding Remover |
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws at the lower part of the outer rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the outer rear view mirror.
REMOVE OUTER MIRROR COVER (w/o Retract Mirror)
Disengage the 8 claws and remove the outer mirror cover.
REMOVE OUTER MIRROR COVER (w/ Retract Mirror)
Remove the 3 screws.
Disengage the clamp.
Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the mirror actuator.
Disengage the 7 claws and remove the outer mirror cover.