Mirrors - Installation of Door Mirrors

BULLETIN NUMBER:
BO015-00

DATE:
March 24, 2000

TITLE:
DOOR MIRROR INSTALLATION

MODELS:
'97- '00 Japan Built Camry

INTRODUCTION
The procedures in this bulletin explain in detail how to install the door mirrors.

CAUTION:
If the door mirror is installed incorrectly, a wind noise (air leakage noise) might be generated.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
1997 - 2000 model year Japan built Camry





WARRANTY INFORMATION

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:





1. Remove the retaining clip and speaker (if applicable) from the door. Discard the removed clip.





2. In order to secure the door mirror in the correct position, insert the 2 pins of the door mirror base into the holes of the door.





3. Push the door mirror against the door and check that the door mirror base edge is in contact with the door frame molding lip.

NOTE:
This area is critical to wind noise reduction.





4. For vehicles without a speaker, tighten the three mirror mounting nuts.

Torque: 5.5 N-m (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf)

Connect the mirror wire.





5. For vehicles with a speaker, tighten the two mirror mounting nuts.

Torque: 5.5 N-m (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf)

Connect the mirror wire.





While lightly pulling the mirror wire backward, reinstall the door speaker (one nut at the lower bracket) onto the door as shown in the illustration.

Torque: 5.5 N-m (56 kgf-cm, 49 in-lbf)

NOTE:
Do NOT mount the UPPER speaker bracket behind the nut.





6. Check the following items:

^ There is no clearance between the door mirror base and the door molding lip.

^ The mirror wire is free from the speaker bracket.

^ The door frame molding lip is not tucked under the mirror base.

^ The speaker wire does not contact the mirror mounting screw.

^ Make sure the power mirror adjustment and the door speaker functions properly.





7. Install the front door lower frame bracket garnish/speaker cover.

8. Install the black cap onto the nut.