Power Mirror Motor: Service and Repair

Power Mirror Actuator Replacement

1. Remove the power mirror, and disconnect the connector.




2. Cut the wire harness with wire cutters.
3. Record the terminal locations and wire colors.




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




5. Carefully remove the mirror holder (A) from the mirror housing (B). Gently pull it out by hand.




6. Remove the three screws and the actuator (A).




7. Route the wire harness (A) of the new actuator through the hole in the bracket (B).
8. Install in the reverse of removal. Replace the three screws with new ones.




9. Insert the new actuator terminals into the connector in the original arrangement as shown above.
10. Operate the power mirror to check that the actuator works smoothly.