Outer Rear View Mirror: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH (See appropriate step(s) under DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT ARMREST UPPER BASE PANEL LH (See appropriate step(s) under DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See appropriate step(s) under DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH
1. Disconnect the mirror connector labeled A.
2. Remove the 3 screws.
3. Remove the outer rear view mirror.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Outer View Mirror
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REMOVE OUTER MIRROR COVER LH (w/Mirror Heater)
1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Apply protective tape to the mirror body.
  
  Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Mirror Body & Detach The 4 Claws
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2. Remove the 2 connectors and disconnect the mirror.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Mirror Connectors
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3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and remove the mirror cover.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Mirror Cover
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  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE OUTER MIRROR COVER LH (w/o Mirror Heater)
1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Apply protective tape to the mirror body.
  
  Fig 5: Applying Protective Tape To Mirror Body & Detach The 4 Claws
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2. Disconnect the mirror.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Mirror
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3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and remove the mirror cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Mirror Cover
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