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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Mirrors 🢒 Power Mirror Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: When removing the power mirror switch, place the ignition switch in the OFF position.

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the retainer screws from the back of the upper trim panel.
  3. Remove the upper trim from the door.

    4. Object Number: 1272532 Size: SH
  4. Remove the inner energy absorber from the door panel.
  5. Remove 4 retaining screws from the rear of the armrest.
  6. Remove 1 retaining screw from the forward end of the armrest assembly.

    7. Object Number: 1271088 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the armrest wire harness and remove the armrest assembly.

    8. Object Number: 1270905 Size: SH

    Important: Use care when removing the power mirror switch assembly, because the switch plate applique can be easily damaged. Apply duct tape to protect the finish.

  8. Remove the power mirror switch assembly from the pocket in the door trim panel.
  9. Disconnect the wire harness to the power mirror switch.

    10. Object Number: 1271233 Size: SH
  10. Remove the power mirror switch from the armrest switch plate applique.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1271233 Size: SH
  1. Install the power mirror switch to the armrest switch plate applique. Push to engage the switch to the applique.
  2. Connect the wire harness to the power mirror switch assembly.

    3. Object Number: 1270905 Size: SH
  3. Install the power mirror switch assembly into the pocket in the door trim panel.
  4. Remove any protective tape.

    5. Object Number: 1271088 Size: SH
  5. Connect the wire harness to the door armrest assembly.

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the armrest to the door trim panel. Secure the armrest with 4 retaining screws at the rear and 1 screw at the forward end of the armrest assembly.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1272532 Size: SH
  7. Install the inner energy absorber to the door panel.
  8. Install the upper trim to the door.
  9. Install the retainers at the back of the door trim panel.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the retainers to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  10. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement.