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Outer Mirror Glass Installation

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NOTE:
  • Installation of the outer mirror glass can be facilitated by heating the outer mirror glass holder to approx. 50°C {90°F} to 60°C {108°F}  degrees using a drier.
  • Be careful not to overheat the outer mirror, as temperatures higher than 60°C {108°F}  degrees could deform it.
  1. To facilitate installation of the outer mirror glass, orient the outer mirror in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Heating Outer Mirror Glass
    G09787603Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Installing Outer Mirror Glass
    G09787604Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the mirror heater connectors. (with heated outer mirror)
    Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Heater Connectors
    G09787605Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the auto-dimming outer mirror connector. (with auto-dimming outer mirror)
  4. Connect the BSM indicator light connector (with blind spot monitoring system).
    CAUTION:
    • Lightly pull the BSM indicator light connector and verify that the BSM indicator light housing cannot be pulled off. If the connection is poor, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into position A shown in the figure and engage the connector. (with blind spot monitoring system)
    Fig 4: Identifying Auto-Dimming Outer Mirror Connector
    G09787606Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 5: Pulling BSM Indicator Light Connector
    G09787607Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Press in outer mirror pins B and C in the direction of arrows (2) shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Pressing Outer Mirror Pins
    G09787608Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Align the outer mirror glass with the outer mirror in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure and while pressing in the direction of arrow (4), install pin A.
    CAUTION:
    • If the outer mirror moves when installing the outer mirror glass, the stay could be damaged. When installing the outer mirror glass, use both hands to press together the outer mirror glass and outer mirror.
    Fig 7: Aligning Outer Mirror Glass With Outer Mirror
    G09787609Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install pins B and C in the same way as in Step  5.
    Fig 8: Installing Outer Mirror Pins
    G09787610Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
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