Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

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Apply masking tape over the outside rearview mirror glass (1).
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Apply pressure inward at the top of the outside rearview mirror glass (1) until full travel is reached.
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Firmly grasp the outer bottom edge of the outside rearview mirror glass (1).
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Retaining pressure on the outside rearview mirror glass (1), pull outward until the outside rearview mirror glass is released from the outside rearview mirror actuator (2).
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Front Side Door Trim (4) - Remove - Front Side Door Trim Removal and Installation
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Use a flat-bladed plastic tool to remove the push-in retainers.
Front Side Door Window Garnish Molding Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
Pull outward starting at the front and moving slowly rearward to remove the window garnish molding (2).
Front Side Door Window Garnish Molding (2) - Remove
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Disconnect all electrical connectors.

NOTE:

Leave 1 outside rearview mirror nut partially installed, secure the outside rearview mirror housing, and proceed to remove remaining outside rearview mirror nut.

Outside Rearview Mirror Nut (1) - Remove [3x]
Outside Rearview Mirror Housing (2) - Remove