Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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[Scalp]

CAUTION:

When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

Remove outside rear view mirror assembly.
(Refer to Body - "OUTSIDE VIEW MIRROR ")
After inserting the flat-bladed screwdriver as shown in the figure below, remove the mirror (A) by applying slight force.

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NOTE:
- Wrap the tool with protective tape or cloth to prevent damage to the parts.
- Do not insert the tool too deeply.
Disconnect the heater connectors (A).

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Remove the scalp.

Attach protection tape at the end of the screwdriver.

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Insert screw driver in where you can see the back of scalp.

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CAUTION: When inserting screwdriver, avoid touching internal wires in the mirror housing.

Hold the mirror assembly with one hand and hold the screwdriver with the other hand and tap it vertically as shown in the figure below.

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CAUTION:

It is the way that screw driver taps the inner side of scalp cover to remove.
Lift screw driver and door mirror assembly about 20cm height from floor then tap them vertically.
Mirror scalp pops out of mirror assembly when tapping with screw driver.
After removing the scalp, make sure that the clip and hook on the back of the scalp are not damaged.
If clips and hooks are damaged, replace the scalp with a new one as noise may occur in driving.

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Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
(Refer to Body - "OUTSIDE VIEW MIRROR ")