Outer Mirror Assembly: Disassembly

CAUTION: When removing the mirror - repair, be careful not to damage the back surface of mirror - repair with a flat tip screwdriver.

1. Operate the remote control mirror switch to face the mirror - repair upward.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to BATTERY .
3. Remove the mirror - repair.
   1. Using a flat tip screwdriver, release the clip, and slide the mirror - repair downward to remove.
      Fig 1: Removing Mirror Glass

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   2. Disconnect connectors. (Model with mirror heater and Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection system)
   Fig 2: Mirror Heater Connectors

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4. Release the claws, and then remove the cover - cap outer mirror lower.
   Fig 3: Outer Mirror Lower Cover Removal

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5. Release the claws, and then remove the cover - cap outer mirror.
   CAUTION: Be careful not to apply excessive force when removing the cover - cap outer mirror, as the lower hooks may become damaged.
   Fig 4: Outer Mirror Upper Cover Removal

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6. Remove the light assembly - side turn mirror. (Model with side turn signal light)
   1. Remove the screws and pull out the light assembly - side turn mirror to the front of the vehicle.
   2. Disconnect the connector and remove the light assembly - side turn mirror.

Fig 5: Removing Side Turn Mirror Light Assembly

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