Mirrors: Service and Repair

NOTE: If the mirror is equipped with a defogger, replace the mirror assembly.

1. Remove the door mirror from the vehicle, and disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Record the terminal locations and wire colors, and cut the wire harness with wire cutters.




3. Remove the mirror base cover, then remove the harness clamp from the mirror base.




4. Remove the three mounting screws, and separate the mirror base from the mirror housing.




5. Insert a flat tip screwdriver into the groove between the mirror housing and the mirror holder, then pry off the mirror.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the mirror housing.





6. Remove the four screws, and separate the mirror visor from the mirror housing. Then remove the actuator.
7. Route the wire harness of the new actuator through the shaft hole.
8. Assemble the actuator and the mirror visor by installing the screws.
9. Attach the actuator to the mirror base by pressing it into place by hand. When installing the joint pin, be careful not to break the mirror glass, and make sure that the rubber is correctly placed and does not get pinched.




10. Assemble the mirror base and mirror housing by installing the screws.

NOTE: Make sure the terminals don't get deformed when routing the harness through the shaft hole.





11. Insert the terminals into the connector in the original arrangement (recorded in step 2), as shown.
12. Apply tape to seal the intersection of the connector and the wire harness.
13. Reinstall the mirror assembly.
14. Operate the power mirror to check that the actuator works smoothly.