Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement

Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning

Approved safety glasses and gloves should be worn when performing this procedure to reduce the chance of personal injury.

1. Place masking tape over the mirror glass.
2. Remove the outside rearview mirror courtesy lamp from the mirror housing, if equipped.




3. Apply several layers of masking tape (1) to the mirror lower housing edge (2) to protect the finish.




4. Remove the mirror glass as follows:

1. Place the mirror face flat to the housing.
2. Insert a suitable rigid plastic tool (3) 3.81 cm (1.5 in) wide. Insert the rigid plastic tool (3) 3 cm (1.5 in) between the mirror lower housing edge (4) and the lower edge of the mirror glass (5).
3. Holding the tool in place, press forward on the lower edge of the glass, this will release the tabs from the motor/actuator ring.

5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the back of the mirror glass.




6. The motor/actuator ring (1) must stay with the motor/actuator, not with the mirror glass (2).





Note: When removing the motor/actuator ring, use care not to damage the mirror glass.

7. If the mirror motor/actuator ring (1) stays attached to mirror glass (3), the motor/actuator ring (1) MUST be removed from the mirror glass.

1. Place the mirror glass face down on a soft cloth.
2. Remove the motor/actuator ring (1), by sliding the ring downward releasing the tabs (2) from the back mirror glass (3).

Installation Procedure





Note: If the actuator ring is on the motor/actuator go to step 3. If the actuator ring is off do steps 1, 2.

1. Install the motor/actuator ring (1) to the actuator (2), ensure that the actuator tabs (3) are in line with the motor/actuator ring.




2. Place the motor/actuator ring (1) in the center of the motor/actuator (2) press inward until fully seated.
3. Connect the electrical connectors to the mirror glass.
4. Place the mirror on the lower mirror motor/actuator ring tabs




5. Using a suitable tool (1) between the mirror glass (2) and top of the housing (3).
6. Press downward on the suitable tool this will allow the mirror glass to lock on the tabs of the motor/actuator ring.
7. Install the outside rearview mirror courtesy lamp to the mirror housing, if equipped.
8. Remove the masking tape from the lower edge of the mirror housing and mirror glass.
9. Inspect the mirror for proper operation.