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