Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Insert the J 38778 (or equivalent) between the mirror backing plate and the housing.
Remove the mirror from the backing plate.
- For the left mirror (1), twist the J 38778 counterclockwise.
- For the right mirror (5), twist the J 38778 clockwise.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Trim Pad Remover

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If the jackscrews came off in the mirror backing plate, press them to the side opposite the key (on the ball end) to remove them.

Fig 2: Aligning Mirror Backing Plate Jackscrews

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