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.

Position the mirror face outward on a angle with the mirror housing.

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

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Remove the mirror face as follows:
1. Position the hand in the center of the mirror face.
2. Apply light pressure.
3. Push upward releasing the motor retainers from the mirror back.
4. Holding the mirror face, disconnect the electrical connectors from the back of the mirror.