Power Mirror Motor: Service and Repair

Power Mirror Actuator Replacement

1. Remove the mirror holder, and disconnect the mirror defogger connectors*.
*: With defogger
2. Remove the power mirror.
3. Disconnect the 3P (without power mirror defogger) or 6P (with power mirror defogger) connector from the mirror.




4. Remove the screw from the harness clip (A).
5. Record the terminal locations and wire colors.
6. Cut the wire harness with wire cutter, and remove the gasket (B).




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




8. Remove the four screws, and the actuator (A).




9. Route the wire harness (A) of the new actuator through the hole in the bracket (B) and gasket (C).
10. Install the actuator, bracket, harness clip, and gasket in the reverse order of removal.




11. Insert the new actuator terminals into the connector in the original arrangement.
12. Apply tape to seal the intersection of the wire harness and the gasket.
13. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly. Be careful not to break the mirror when reinstalling it to the actuator.
14. Reinstall the mirror assembly on the door.
15. Operate the power mirror to ensure smooth operation.