Outer Mirror Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .

NOTE: Refer to "DISASSEMBLY" for removal procedures of the cover - cap outer mirror and the mirror face. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOW/MIRRORS>OUTER MIRROR ASSEMBLY> DISASSEMBLY .

Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the trim panel - front door. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>DOOR TRIM>REMOVAL>FRONT DOOR .
Turn over the front sealing cover.
CAUTION:
- Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the front sealing cover.
- If the front sealing cover gets broken, replace it with a new part.
- Be careful not to allow the butyl tape to contact any trims and seats because the butyl tape, which has a strong adhesive force, is difficult to remove once it adhered.
1. Remove the connector clip that is installed on the panel assembly - front door, and disconnect the connector.
2. Carefully remove and turn over the front sealing cover within the area where the operation can be performed.
Remove the bolts to remove outer mirror assembly.

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