Glass-Side View Mirror: Removal

WARNING: Always wear eye and hand protection when servicing the side view mirror glass. Failure to observe this warning may result in possible personal injury.

Fig 1: Glass-Outside Rearview Mirror - Remove

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If servicing power mirror glass, disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Position the mirror glass (1) so that it is facing in toward the vehicle as far as possible.
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent flat bladed tool (2), release the outer mirror glass holder retaining clips from the mirror motor by inserting the trim stick between the mirror glass holder and the mirror motor.

Fig 2: Mirror Glass Motor
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Carefully pull/pry the outside edges of the mirror glass holder away from the mirror motor (1) to disengage the remaining mirror glass retaining clips from the mirror motor.
Separate the mirror glass holder from the mirror motor and disconnect the mirror wire harness from the heated glass electrical connector, if equipped.