Outer Rear View Mirror: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
• The procedure described below is for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
2. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST BASE UPPER PANEL  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

   HINT:

   Use the same procedure as for the RH side (See DISASSEMBLY ).

4. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 

   HINT:

   Use the same procedure as for the RH side (See DISASSEMBLY ).

5. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR 
   1. Driver side:

      Provisionally install the power window regulator master switch.

   2. Passenger side:

      Provisionally install the power window regulator switch.

   3. Close the door glass.
   4. Disconnect the connector.
   5. Remove the 3 bolts and the outer rear view mirror.
      NOTE: Do not drop or damage the outer rear view mirror when removing the bolts.
      Fig 1: Identifying Outer Rear View Mirror Bolts

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   6. Apply protective tape to the lower part of the mirror body.
   7. Press down the upper part of the mirror and tilt the mirror.
      Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape On Lower Part Of Mirror Body

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   8. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, insert it between the mirror holder and the mirror holder base.
      Fig 3: Inserting Screwdriver Between Mirror Holder & Mirror Holder Base

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   9. Twist and disengage the 2 clips on the lower side of the mirror.

      HINT:

      Heating the mirror holder with a domestic dryer before this procedure makes the work easier.

   10. While holding the mirror with the screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips and 2 claws on the upper side of the mirror and remove the mirror.
       Fig 4: Identifying Clips & Claws On Upper Side Of Mirror

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   11. Driver side:

       Remove the power window regulator master switch.

   12. Passenger side:

       Remove the power window regulator switch.

6. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ILLUMINATION LIGHT BULB (w/ Illumination) 
   1. Turn the outer rear view mirror illumination light socket and bulb, in the direction indicated by the allow in Fig 5, to remove them.
   2. Remove the outer rear view mirror illumination light bulb from the light socket.
      Fig 5: Identifying Outer Rear View Mirror Illumination Light Bulb

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