Power Mirror Actuator Replacement

Removal 

1. Remove these items:
   • Mirror holder (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT )
   • Power mirror (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT )
   • Side turn signal light (see BULB REPLACEMENT )
2. Disconnect the power mirror 16P connector from the door harness.
3. Remove the gaskets (A), then remove the screw and cord from the mirror bracket (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Gaskets And Mirror Bracket

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4. Record the terminal location and wire colors, then cut the mirror actuator wires with the wire cutter.
   Fig 2: Cutting Mirror Actuator Wires With Wire Cutter

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5. Remove the cover (A).
   Fig 3: Identifying Cover, Mirror Bracket, Seal And Housing

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6. Remove the three screws, separate the mirror bracket (B), then remove screw, separate the seal (C) from the housing (D).
7. Remove the two screws then remove the visor (A) and the actuator housing (B) from the housing (C).
   Fig 4: Identifying Actuator, Housing, Actuator Housing And Visor

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8. Remove the four screws and the actuator (D) from the actuator housing.

   Installation 

9. Install new actuator to the housing and visor in the reverse order of step 7 and 8.
10. Route the wire harness (A) of a new actuator through the hole in the seal (B), then tighten a screw (C).
    Fig 5: Seal, Wire Harness, Bracket And Screw With Torque Specifications

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11. Route the wire harness of a new actuator through the hole in the bracket (D).
12. Reassemble the mirror in the reverse order of removal. Apply LOCTITE to the three screws (E) and tighten to 4.4 N.m (0.45 kgf.m, 3.2 lbf.ft).
13. Install the gasket in the reverse order of removal.
14. Insert the mirror actuator wires into the original terminal locations as noted in step  4.
    NOTE: Be careful to insert the wires correctly because the wires cannot be removed from the coupler once they are inserted.
15. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
    NOTE: Be careful not to break the mirror when reinstalling it to the actuator.
16. Reinstall the mirror assembly on the door.
17. Operate the power mirror to ensure smooth operation.