For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the mirror and the plastic backing plate assembly (2).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the actuators (2) that may have remained attached to the mirror face backing (1).
Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.
| 1.1. | Manually tilt the mirror glass (2) inboard towards the vehicle. |
| 1.2. | Insert fingers behind the mirror glass assembly (2). |
| 1.3. | Gently pull the mirror glass assembly (2) from the housing (1). |
Push the actuator in the direction of one of the two slots of the molded ring where the actuator ball attaches in order to disengage it from the mirror glass assembly (1).
Installation Procedure
- Ensure that the actuator springs (7) are not pushed down on the actuator shafts, but are seated in the groove provided.
- Install the actuator shafts (2) on to the power drive unit (4) by pressing and rotating the actuator on to the power drive unit.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the mirror glass assembly.
- Align the mirror face assembly pivot points (3) to the actuator shafts (5) and the memory pins (4).
- Install the mirror glass assembly.
- Ensure proper operation of the outside rear view mirror by operating in all directions.
| 5.1. | Use a 5 cm by 10 cm (2 in by 4 in) sanding block and firmly press the mirror glass assembly with enough force in order to engage the center pivot point on to the power drive unit. |
| 5.2. | Apply pressure to the top of the mirror glass assembly with the sanding block until an audible snap is heard. |
| 5.3. | Manually tilt the mirror glass assembly outboard away from the vehicle. |
| 5.4. | Apply pressure to the outboard portion of the mirror glass assembly with the sanding block until an audible snap is heard. |
