Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Bottom Outboard Corner & Top Inboard Edge Corner

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Apply several layers of masking tape (1) to the mirror lower housing edge (2) to protect the finish.

Fig 2: View Of Outside Rearview Mirror Glass & Special Tool

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Remove the mirror lens as follows:
1. Push the top center of the mirror inward.
2. Place one hand behind the mirror housing (2) holding the mirror lens (1) in place.
3. Use a suitable rigid plastic tool (3) 3.81 cm (1.5 in) wide. Insert the rigid plastic tool (3) 3 cm (1.5 in) between the mirror lower housing edge (4) and the lower edge of the mirror lens (5).
4. Lift upward on the rigid plastic tool (3) until the mirror lens (1) releases from the motor/actuator ring.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the back of the mirror lens.

Fig 3: Identifying Outside Rearview Mirror Motor/Actuator

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The motor/actuator ring (1) must stay with the motor/actuator, Not with the mirror lens (2).

Fig 4: View Of Outside Rearview Mirror Motor/Actuator

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NOTE: When removing the motor/actuator ring, use care Not to damage the mirror lens.

If the mirror motor/actuator ring (1) stays attached to mirror lens (3), the motor/actuator ring (1) MUST be removed from the mirror lens.
1. Place the mirror lens face down on a soft cloth.
2. Remove the motor/actuator ring (1), by sliding the ring downward releasing the tabs (2) from the back mirror lens (3).