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Power Mirror Motor: Service and Repair




Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).




2. Disconnect the electrical connector to the mirror wire harness.
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning (Eye Protection Warning).
3. Remove the mirror face. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement (Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement).
4. Remove the screws from the mirror motor.
5. Pull the motor electrical harness through the mirror housing.




6. Remove the motor from the mirror housing.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the motor to the mirror housing.
2. Pull the motor electrical harness through the mirror housing to the inside door panel.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the screws to the mirror motor.

Tighten the mirror motor screws to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

4. Install the mirror face to the mirror housing. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement (Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement).




5. Connect the electrical connector to the mirror wire harness.
6. Check the operation of the mirror.
7. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).