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Check Outer Mirror Assembly Operation

Check the folding operation as follows with outer mirror attached to the front door.

NOTE:
  • Because the installation angle for outer mirror assembly varies on driver's side and passenger's side, the outer mirror assembly on the driver's side operates a little bit slower when operated by the folding switch. 
  • Noise or unfolding operation may occur in the steps 3, 5 and 6. This is not a malfunction. 
  • Since manually switching the folding or running position may cause loose fit after inspection, be sure to operate the switch electrically. 
  1. Check that the left and right outer mirror assemblies with the running position are folded by pressing the folding switch.
    G00608706Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Check that the left and right outer mirror assemblies with the folding position are unfolded by pressing the folding switch.
    G00608707Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Check the folding operation on one side.
    1. Manually set the outer mirror assembly on one side from running position to folding position.
    2. Check that the outer mirror assembly on the other side is folded by pressing the folding switch.
    3. Check that loose fit condition does not exist both in running position and in folding position by operating the folding switch.
    4. Perform the inspection on left and right sides.
      G00608708Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Check the unfolding operation on one side
    1. Manually set the outer mirror assembly on one side from folding position to running position.
    2. Check that the outer mirror assembly on the other side is returned to the running position by pressing the folding switch.
    3. Check that loose fit condition does not exist both in folding position and in running position by operating the folding switch.
    4. Perform the inspection on left and right sides.
      G00608709Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Check the operation with the folding switch OFF
    1. With the ignition switch OFF, push the outer mirror assembly from running position to the front by hand.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ACC ON or Ignition ON to unfold the outer mirror assembly to the front and stop it.
    3. With the outer mirror assembly unfolded to the front and stopped, turn on the folding switch, and check that the outer mirror assembly is folded.
      G00608710Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Check the operation with the folding switch ON
    1. With the ignition switch OFF, push the outer mirror assembly from running position to the front by hand.
    2. When the ignition switch is turned from OFF to ACC ON or ON, check that the outer mirror assembly starts folding from where it is pushed and goes all the way.
      G00608711Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Check operation with obstacles
    1. Set an obstacle on the mirror side of the outer mirror assembly.
    2. Operate the folding switch, and check that the outer mirror assembly with an obstacle is blocked and stopped and the other one is folded.
      G00608712Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. After removing the obstacle, turn the folding switch to OFF and set the running position.
    4. When the folding switch is turned on again, check that the outer mirror assembly is set to the folding position.
    5. Perform the inspection on left and right sides.
      G00608713Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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