Power Mirror Replacement

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NOTE:

Put on gloves protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the door or the related parts.

Lower the door glass fully.
Carefully detach the clip, lift the mirror mount cover (A) upward to release the hooks (B), and remove the mirror mount cover in the sequence shown.

Fig 1: Identifying Hooks And Cover
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Remove the front door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 2: Connector With Nut Location With Torque Specifications
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While holding the mirror (B), remove the nuts securing the mirror.
While holding the mirror (A), squeeze the sides of the connector clip (B), then push out to remove the mirror.

Fig 3: Squeezing Sides Of Connector Clip
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Install the mirror in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

If the clip is damaged or stress-whitened, replace it with a new one.
Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
Push the clip and the hooks on the cover into place securely.