Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Outside Rearview Mirror

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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: Outside Rearview Mirror Removal Procedure
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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.