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Removal Procedure

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    WARNING:

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

  1. Place masking tape over the mirror glass.
  2. Remove the outside rearview mirror courtesy lamp from the mirror housing, if equipped.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Bottom Outboard Corner & Top Inboard Edge Corner
    GM1856429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Apply several layers of masking tape (1) to the mirror lower housing edge (2) to protect the finish.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Outside Rearview Mirror Glass & Special Tool
    GM2167086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the mirror glass as follows:
    1. Place the mirror face flat to the housing.
    2. Insert a suitable rigid plastic tool (3) 3.81 cm (1.5 in) wide. Insert the rigid plastic tool (3) 3 cm (1.5 in) between the mirror lower housing edge (4) and the lower edge of the mirror glass (5).
    3. Holding the tool in place, press forward on the lower edge of the glass, this will release the tabs from the motor/actuator ring.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the back of the mirror glass.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Outside Rearview Mirror Motor/Actuator
    GM2167079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. The motor/actuator ring (1) must stay with the motor/actuator, not with the mirror glass (2).
    7. Fig 4: View Of Outside Rearview Mirror Motor/Actuator
    GM2167074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    When removing the motor/actuator ring, use care not to damage the mirror glass.

  7. If the mirror motor/actuator ring (1) stays attached to mirror glass (3), the motor/actuator ring (1) MUST be removed from the mirror glass.
    1. Place the mirror glass face down on a soft cloth.
    2. Remove the motor/actuator ring (1), by sliding the ring downward releasing the tabs (2) from the back mirror glass (3).
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