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Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement

Fig 1: Outside Rearview Mirror Glass
GM3822919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
1 Outside Rearview Mirror Glass
WARNING:

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

Procedure

  1. Place masking tape over the mirror glass.
  2. Carefully push the outside rearview mirror glass upward and into the inside corner of the mirror housing, allowing access to the bottom edge.
  3. Insert the appropriate tool between the lower housing and the mirror glass, turning it clockwise releasing the mirror retainers from the mirror inner actuator motor.
  4. Disconnect all electrical connectors.
  5. Grasp the bottom edge of the mirror glass firmly, lift it up and pull rearward until the mirror glass retainers release the actuator motor ring.
  6. Place the mirror glass in line with the inner actuator retainers.
  7. Place one hand on the back of the mirror housing, using the flat palm of the other hand press inward locking the mirror glass retainers to the inner actuator ring.
  8. Remove the masking tape from the mirror glass.