VIN: 3MZ**

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Fig 1: Warming Back Of Glass

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NOTE:

Removal of the outer mirror glass can be facilitated by warming the back of the glass to approx.50°C {90°F} to 60° {108°F}degrees using a drier.
Be careful not to overheat the outer mirror, as temperatures higher than60°C {108°F} degrees could deform it.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
To facilitate removal of the outer mirror glass, orient the outer mirror in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Outer Mirror Orientation (Given Direction)
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Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

Fig 3: Affixing Protective Tape (Prevent Scratches And Damage)
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Move the outer mirror glass in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to secure a space for inserting your fingers.

Fig 4: Moving Outer Mirror Glass
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Insert your fingers into the location shown in the figure, move the outer mirror glass in the direction of the arrow, and disengage the outer glass from the outer mirror actuator.
CAUTION:
- When detaching the outer mirror glass and the outer mirror actuator, the outer mirror glass could be damaged if the end of the outer mirror glass is moved by hand. When detaching the outer mirror glass, insert a hand into the engagement area of the outer mirror glass holder and the outer mirror actuator, and then move it.
Fig 5: Disengage Outer Glass From Outer Mirror Actuator
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Disconnect the mirror heater connectors. (with heated outer mirror)

Fig 6: Detaching Mirror Heater Connectors
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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver to the position shown in the figure, remove the BSM indicator light connector. (with blind spot monitoring system)
CAUTION:
- The connector can be easily deformed, therefore do not apply excessive force.
Fig 7: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
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Remove the mirror glass holder and the outer mirror glass as a single unit.