Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Outside Rearview Mirror Glass

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CAUTION: Approved safety glasses and gloves should be worn when performing this procedure to reduce the chance of personal injury.

NOTE: When servicing electrochromic glass that is broken, or if glass breaks during servicing, be cautious not to spill electrochromic fluid onto vehicle. Doing so will cause damage to the vehicle.

The top inboard corner is the ideal location for pulling the mirror out of the housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Bottom Outboard Corner & Top Inboard Edge Corner

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Remove the mirror face as follows:
1. Push mirror glass bottom outboard (1) corner, furthest away from the vehicle door, as far as possible into the mirror housing.
2. Place fingers tips behind the top inboard edge (2) corner, closest to the vehicle door.
3. Pull the mirror glass with light pressure until the glass comes loose.
4. Holding the mirror face, disconnect the electrical connectors from the back of the mirror.