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Power Mirror Motor: Service and Repair


POWER MIRROR ACTUATOR / REPLACEMENT

Removal
1. Remove the power mirror.
2. Cut the actuator wire harness.

NOTE: Before cutting the actuator wire harness, record the actuator terminal locations and wire colors.

3. Remove the power mirror actuator.


Installation
1. Install the actuator in the reverse order of removal.
2. Attach the mirror holder to the actuator by pressing it into place by hand.

CAUTION: When installing the joint pin, make sure
- not to break the mirror glass.
- that the rubber is correctly placed and does not gel pinched.







3. Assemble the mirror base and housing by installing the screws.







4. Insert the terminals into the connector in the original arrangement, as shown:
5. Apply tape to seal the intersection of the connector and the wire,harness.
6. Install the connector to the mirror base.
7. Install the mirror assembly.
8. Operate the power mirror to check that the actuator works smoothly.