OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR (for Sedan): Removal

HINT:

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

1. REMOVE CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Window) (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
3. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST BASE UPPER PANEL (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
6. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR 
   1. w/ Power mirror:

      Disconnect the connector.

      Fig 1: Locating Mirror Connector

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   2. Remove the 3 nuts, disengage the claw and remove the outer rear view mirror.
      Fig 2: Identifying Outer Mirror Cover

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7. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR COVER 
   1. Apply protective tape to the lower part of the mirror body.
   2. Press down the upper part of the mirror and tilt the mirror.
   3. Insert a molding remover into the 2 clip installation positions on the lower part of the mirror to disengage the 2 clips.
   4. Remove the mirror by pulling it downward.
      Fig 3: Identifying Outer Mirror Cover

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   5. Disengage the 4 claws from the inside of the mirror body.
   6. Push the upper part of the mirror cover forward to tilt it, and then disengage the claw on the lower part to remove the outer mirror cover.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Outer Rear View Mirror Assembly LH

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