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Removal [06/2018 - 09/2022]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR 

    See step  [06/2018 - 08/2021], or see step  [08/2021 - ]

  2. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/o Panoramic View Monitor System:
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      1. Remove the 4 screws.
      2. Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws.
        NOTE:

        As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

        HINT: 

        If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

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        Place Hand Here
        Pull in this Direction
      3. Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws.
        NOTE:

        As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

        HINT: 

        If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

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        Place Hand Here
        Pull in this Direction
      4. Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the claw and remove the outer mirror cover assembly.
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        Place Hand Here
        Remove in this Direction
        NOTE:

        As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

        HINT: 

        If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

      5. Disconnect the connector to remove the outer mirror cover assembly.
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    2. w/ Panoramic View Monitor System:
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      1. Remove the 4 screws.
      2. Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws.
        NOTE:

        As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

        HINT: 

        If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

        GTY786851Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Place Hand Here
        Pull in this Direction
      3. Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws.
        NOTE:

        As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

        HINT: 

        If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

        GTY824277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Place Hand Here
        Pull in this Direction
      4. Pull the outer mirror cover assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the claw and remove the outer mirror cover assembly.
        NOTE:

        As the claws may be damaged, make sure not to apply force in any direction other than shown in the illustration.

        HINT: 

        If it is difficult to disengage the claws, disengage them using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape.

        GTY812112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Place Hand Here
        Pull in this Direction
      5. Disconnect the connector.
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      6. Disengage the clamp as shown in the illustration.
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        Remove in this Direction
      7. Remove the outer mirror tape as shown in the illustration.
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        Remove in this Direction
      8. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the camera connector clamp.
      9. Insert a 0.9 mm (0.0354 in.) spark plug gap gauge or similar tool into the connector as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:
        • Insert the spark plug gap gauge to the point that the claw becomes the same height as the protrusion of the connector housing. If the spark plug gap gauge is inserted too far, or if the claw is lifted directly using a screwdriver, the claw may be damaged.
        • If the claw of the connector is damaged, replace the outer rear view mirror assembly.
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        *a Claw
        *b Protrusion
        *c Insert Position
      10. Lift the claw and disconnect the connector.
  3. REMOVE SIDE TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY (w/ Panoramic View Monitor System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR LOWER COVER 
    1. Remove the screw and outer mirror lower cover.
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  5. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR UPPER COVER 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and 4 guides to remove the outer mirror upper cover from the side turn signal light assembly.
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  6. REMOVE VISOR COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the visor cover assembly from the outer mirror actuator assembly.