Mirror Holder Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands

Fig 1: Removing Mirror Holder

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Put a shop towel in the opening between the bottom edge of the mirror holder and the mirror housing (B) to prevent scratches Insert a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape to the guide notches (C) of the mirror holder, and detach the bottom clips (D)
While heating the mirror holder (A) from the opening between the mirror holder and the mirror housing with a heat gun, carefully pull out the bottom edge of the mirror holder to separate the adhesive (B), and then release the side clips (C)
NOTE: Do not heat the resinous parts too much or you may damage them

Fig 2: Separating Mirror Holder From Actuator

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Separate the mirror holder from the actuator (D) by releasing the hooks (E), and disconnect the mirror defogger connectors (F)
Before reinstalling the mirror holder to the inner holder (A) on the actuator, check the actuator rods (B) and the actuator boots (C)
- If each rod is out the actuator hole, insert it securely.
- Each rod should be covered with a boot If not, adjust the boot into the proper position
Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Holder Installation Position
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Reconnect the mirror defogger connectors
Reattach the hooks on the mirror holder to the actuator, then position the mirror holder on the actuator Carefully push on the clip portions of the mirror holder until the mirror holder locks into place
Check the actuator operation