REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL

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Vehicles With Rain Sensor

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the rain sensor from the windshield. (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Detach the hook in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure using a flathead screwdriver.

4.  Remove the rain sensor in the direction of arrows (2) shown in the figure.

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5.  Make a tool as shown in the figure using wire.

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Caution

•  Using the tool with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the tool.

•  To prevent damage to the lens, do not use a flathead screwdriver.

6.  Insert the tool to the position shown in the figure and press the center part of the spring in the direction of arrows (1), and then pull out the rearview mirror toward in the direction of arrows (2) shown in the figure.

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Caution

•  Perform the procedure while being careful not to damage the lens.

•  When removing the rearview mirror, it may hit the headliner and cause a damage. Hold the rearview mirror with hands and be careful not to contact it with the headliner.

Vehicles Without Rain Sensor

1.  Insert a flathead screwdriver between the rearview mirror and base.

2.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver to the position shown in the figure and press the center part of the spring.

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3.  Pull out the rearview mirror toward the vehicle rear.