Power Mirror Motor: Service and Repair

Power Mirror Actuator Replacement

1. Remove the mirror holder Mirror Holder Replacement.

2. Remove the power mirror Power Mirror Replacement.

3. Disconnect the 6P*1or 8P*2connector from the mirror.






4. With power mirror defogger:

Disassemble the power mirror 8P connector (A), and remove terminals No. 1 and No. 2 from it.






5. Remove the screw from the gasket (A).





6. Record the terminal locations and wire colors.

7. Cut the wire harness with wire cutters, and remove the gasket.

8. Remove the three screws (A), and separate the mirror housing (B) from the bracket (C).






9. Remove the six screws, and the actuator (A).






10. Route the wire harness (A) of the new actuator through the hole in the bracket (B) and the gasket (C).





11. Install the actuator, bracket, harness clip, and gasket in the reverse order of removal.

12. Insert the new actuator terminals into the connector in the original arrangement.

Without mirror defogger





With mirror defogger





13. Apply tape to seal the intersection of the wire harness and the gasket.

14. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly. Be careful not to break the mirror when reinstalling it to the actuator.

15. Reinstall the mirror assembly on the door.

16. Operate the power mirror to ensure smooth operation.