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Power Mirror Motor: Service and Repair

Power Mirror Actuator Replacement

Removal
1. Remove the mirror holder, power mirror, and disconnect the connectors.




2. Remove the gasket (A).
3. Record the terminal location and wire harness colors, then cut the wire harness with cutter.




4. Remove the three Torx screws, and separate the power mirror actuator (A) from the housing (B).




5. Remove the screws and separate the mirror housing (A) and the bracket (B).

Installation




6. Route a new actuator harness (A) through the bracket (B).




7. Install the bracket (A) on the mirror housing (B).




8. Install the mirror actuator (A) to the bracket (B).




9. Route the wire harness (A) through the hole of the gasket (B), then install the gasket.




10. Insert the terminals into the connector in the original arrangement as shown.
11. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly. Be careful not to break the mirror holder when reinstalling it to the actuator.
12. Reinstall the mirror assembly to the door.
13. Operate the power mirror to ensure smooth operation.