Canada - Door Mirror - Glass Service Parts

Bulletin
0939

Issue Date
2001-03-23

Reference
BC-01-011

Model
Avalon

Year Range
2000 ~ 2004

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
DOOR MIRROR GLASS SERVICE PARTS

The door mirror glass is now an available service part. Detailed replacement instructions are included in this bulletin. Please replace only the door mirror glass (not the entire outer mirror assembly) in the event there is a problem with the glass or case.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
2000 - 2004 model year Avalon vehicles.





PART NUMBER INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Removal

1. Remove Inside Handle Bezel
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the inside handle bezel screw cover.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.





b. Remove the screw.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the inside handle bezel as shown in the illustration.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Remove Courtesy Light





3. Remove Upper Armrest Base Panel With Power Window Switch
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the upper armrest base panel with power window switch.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Disconnect the connector.





4. Remove Door Trim
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 caps.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

a. Remove the 6 screws and clip.
b. Pull the trim upward to remove it.





5. Remove Lower Frame Bracket Garnish
Using a screwdriver, remove the lower frame bracket as shown in the illustration.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. Remove Outside Rear View Mirror
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 nuts and outside rear view mirror.
Torque: 7.8 N-m (80 kgf-cm, 69 ft.lbf)

REPLACEMENT





1. Except TAIWAN:
IF NECESSARY, REMOVE MIRROR
a. Press the inboard end of the mirror inward to access the back of the mirror.
b. Reach fingers behind mirror and unlatch both ends of the wire retainer.
c. Remove the mirror.
d. w/ Heated mirrors: Disconnect the heater wires.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the wires on heated mirrors. Disconnect the wires from the back side of the heater.

2. Except TAIWAN:
INSTALL MIRROR
a. w/ Heated mirrors: Connect the heater wires.
b. Completely install the wire retainer to the mirror.
c. Carefully align the 2 alignment tabs to the slots on the motor.
d. Press the mirror firmly into place to engage all 6 lugs of the wire retainer.
e. Press on glass with open palm and rock the mirror through its full range of motion to engage all 6 lugs only low forces will be required.

NOTICE:
Confirm that all 6 wire retainer lugs are completely engaged to the mirror housing by gently pulling on the mirror edges.

f. Confirm mirror operation through full range of motion.





3. TAIWAN:
IF NECESSARY, REMOVE MIRROR
a. Insert a shop rag between the mirror and the mirror body.
b. Pull up the lower side of the shop rag to disconnect the mirror joint.





c. Pull up the mirror and disconnect it.





d. w/ Heated mirrors: Disconnect the connector.





4. TAIWAN:
INSTALL MIRROR
a. w/ Heated mirrors: Connect the connector.
b. Connect the claws (A) and set the mirror to the mirror body.
c. Push the mirror to connect the claws (B) and set it.





REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.