Mirror Holder Removal and Installation

Mirror Holder Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Mirror Holder





1. Carefully push on the top edge of the mirror holder (A) by hand.

2. Release the bottom hooks (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver.





3. Apply heat with a heat gun to the gap between the mirror holder (A) and the mirror housing (B). Carefully pull out the bottom edge of the mirror holder to separate the adhesive (C).

NOTE: Do not heat the plastic parts too much or you may damage them.

4. Separate the mirror holder from the actuator (D) by releasing the hooks (E). If equipped, disconnect the mirror defogger connectors (F) from the heater pad terminal.

Installation

1. Mirror Holder





1. Before reinstalling the mirror holder to the inner holder (A) of the actuator, check the actuator rods (B) and the actuator boots (C).

NOTE: Make sure each actuator rod is inserted into the actuator securely, and each actuator boot is fully seated on the actuator.





2. Connect the mirror defogger connectors (A), if equipped.

3. Attach the hooks (B) of the mirror holder (C) to the actuator (D), then position the mirror holder on the actuator. Carefully push on the hooks (E) of the mirror holder until the mirror holder locks into place.

4. Check the actuator operation.