Power Outer Mirror Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the inner garnish. (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front door trim. (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and remove hooks A in the direction of arrow (1).

Fig 1: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Into Service Hole
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Slide the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and remove tabs B.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove bolts B.

Fig 2: Power Outer Mirror With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the power outer mirror in the direction of the arrow while remove clips C, pins D.
CAUTION:
- If clip C of the power outer mirror is detached, the power outer mirror may fall off and be damaged. When detaching clip C of the power outer mirror, hold the power outer mirror by hand during the servicing.
Remove the power outer mirror.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See POWER OUTER MIRROR INSTALLATION NOTE .)