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Mirror Holder Replacement

Mirror Holder Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.




1. Carefully push on the top edge of the mirror holder (A) by hand.
2. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver (B) wrapped with protective tape between the mirror holder and mirror housing (C), and detach the bottom clips (D). Put a shop towel (E) on the opening edge of the mirror housing to prevent damage. Take care not to scratch the mirror housing.
3. Carefully pull out the bottom edge of the mirror holder, then separate the adhesive (F), and release the side clips (G).
4. Separate the mirror holder from the actuator (H) by releasing the hooks (I). If equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger connectors from the heater pad terminals.
5. If equipped, reconnect the mirror defogger connectors.
6. Reattach the hooks of the mirror holder to the actuator, then position the mirror holder on the actuator. Carefully push on the clip portions of the mirror holder until the mirror holder locks into place.
7. Check the operation of the actuator.