Disassembly and Assembly
Disassembly and AssemblyDISASSEMBLY
1. Apply masking tape to mirror housing and mirror face.
2. As shown in the figure, warm the circumference of the mirror holder with a dryer.
CAUTION: Do not allow the dryer to approach the mirror holder excessively. Be careful not to warm the mirror holder too long. It may deform the mirror holder.
[Heat up outer surface of door mirror holder with dryer (heat gun) for about 3 minutes. The dryer should be kept approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) away from the door mirror holder. Then remove the door mirror.]
3. As shown in the figure, insert a plastic spatula, clip clamp tool, or something similar into the recess between the mirror holder (near corner) and the mirror.
NOTE: Apply a shop cloth between the clip clamp tool and the mirror holder to protect the holder from damage.
4. Push up and remove the mirror slowly across the circumference of the mirror holder. At the same time, remove adhesive (butyl tape) on the mirror holder and mirror, and remove the mirror glass from the mirror holder.
ASSEMBLY
1. Warm the circumference of the mirror holder with a dryer.
CAUTION: Do not allow the dryer to approach the mirror holder excessively. Be careful not to warm the mirror holder too long. It may deform the mirror holder.
[Heat up outer surface of door mirror holder with dryer (heat gun) for about 3 minutes. The dryer should be kept approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) away from the door mirror holder. Then install the door mirror.]
2. Apply adhesive (butyl tape) to the mirror holder.
3. Insert the mirror into the mirror holder, and push the circumference of the mirror to fit into the mirror holder.
CAUTION: Be sure that the mirror holder is not deformed, and the mirror is fit into the mirror holder securely.