- Remove the replacement mirror back and the glass sub-assembly.
- Inspect the components for damage. Ensure that the mirror back
and glass sub-assembly has a trunnion bar and 2 jack screws.
- Align the mirror back jack screws with the helical gear openings.
- Gently press toward the motor pack the mirror back.
Apply slight pressure on the jack screws at the helical gear openings.
- In the replacement of a left mirror, complete the following steps:
5.1. | Actuate the mirror in a downward travel. |
This action pulls the up/down jack screw into the motor pack.
5.2. | Discontinue actuation when the travel draws in 50 percent
of the length of the up/down jack screw. |
5.3. | Actuate the mirror in a leftward travel. |
This action pulls the left/right jack screw into the motor pack.
5.4. | Discontinue actuation when the travel draws in 50 percent
of the length of the left/right jack screw. |
- In the replacement of a right mirror, complete the following steps:
6.1. | Actuate the mirror in a downward travel. |
This action pulls the up/down jack screw into the motor pack.
6.2. | Discontinue actuation when the travel draws in 50 percent
of the length of the up/down jack screw. |
6.3. | Actuate the mirror in a rightward travel. |
This action pulls the left/right jack screw into the motor pack.
6.4. | Discontinue actuation when the travel draws in 50 percent
of the length of the left/right jack screw. |
Important: Proper alignment of the trunnion prevents damage to the motor pack trunnion
receptor area.
- Look over the top of the mirror back into the mirror housing.
Manipulate the mirror back in order to align the mirror back trunnion
into the motor pack receptor area.
Important: Do not strike the glass. Uniformly apply increasing pressure.
- Place the palm of your hand on the center of the glass.
Firmly press the glass toward the motor pack in order to achieve proper
insertion.
The insertion is complete when the mirror back trunnion nests in the
motor pack trunnion area.
- In order to test the installation, press the glass with your hand
in order to move the glass in each direction.
Observe for the following conditions that indicate a successful installation:
• | The mirror back remains firmly attached to the motor pack. |
• | Electrical actuation of the mirror is possible. |
- Install the mirror to the door. Refer to
Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement
.