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)
Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Push the lower part of the mirror surface and tilt it.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws at the upper part of the outer rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Moulding Remover |
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.
Using a screwdriver, release the tabs of the blind spot monitor indicator connector to disconnect the connector and remove the outer rear view mirror.
| *1 | Mirror Heater Connector |
| *2 | Blind Spot Monitor Indicator Connector |
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)
Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Push the upper part of the mirror surface and tilt it.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws at the lower part of the outer rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Moulding Remover |
Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the outer rear view mirror.