Removal
MIRROR (EXT): OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR GLASS: REMOVAL
HINT
* Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure described below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR (w/o Retract Mirror)
(a) Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
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(b) Push the lower part of the mirror surface and tilt it.
(c) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws at the upper part of the outer rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.
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(d) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the outer rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.
(e) w/ Mirror Heater:
(1) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the outer rear view mirror.
(f) w/ Mirror Heater and Blind Spot Monitor System:
(1) Disconnect the 2 mirror heater connectors.
(2) Disengage the 2 claws.
(3) Using a screwdriver, release the tabs of the blind spot monitor indicator connector to disconnect the connector and remove the outer rear view mirror.
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NOTICE:
* Do not bend the tabs excessively to prevent them from being damaged.
* If the tabs are damaged, replace the outer rear view mirror with a new one.
2. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR (w/ Retract Mirror)
(a) Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
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(b) Push the upper part of the mirror surface and tilt it.
(c) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws at the lower part of the outer rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.
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(d) Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
(e) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the outer rear view mirror.