Power Mirror Motor: Service and Repair

Power Mirror Actuator Replacement

Removal

1. Remove the mirror holder and power mirror.
2. Disconnect the 8P connector from the power mirror.




3. Remove the gasket (A), then remove the two screws from the 8P connector (B).
4. Record the terminal location and wire harness colors.




5. With mirror defogger: disconnect the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals (A) of the mirror wire harness from the 8P connector.
6. Cut the wire harness with wire cutters.
7. Remove the three terminals from the connector.




8. Remove the three screws and separate the housing (A) and bracket (B).
9. Remove the three screws and the power mirror actuator (C).

Installation




10. Route a new actuator harness (A) through the bracket (B), and install the actuator (C) in the reverse order of removal.




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