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Outer Mirror Glass Installation

NOTE:
  • Installation of the outer mirror glass can be facilitated by heating the outer mirror glass holder to approx. 50°C {90°F} to 60°C {108°F}using a heat gun.
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CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to overheat the outer mirror glass holder, as temperatures higher than 60°C {108°F}could deform it.
  1. To facilitate installation of the outer mirror glass, orient the outer mirror in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
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  2. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.
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  3. Connect the heated outer mirror connectors. (with heated outer mirror)
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  4. Connect the blind spot monitoring (BSM) indicator light connector (with blind spot monitoring (BSM) system).
    CAUTION:
    • Lightly pull the BSM indicator light connector and verify that the BSM indicator light housing cannot be pulled off. If the connection is poor, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into position A shown in the figure and engage the connector.
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  5. Press in outer mirror pins A and B in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure.
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  6. Align the outer mirror glass with the outer mirror in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and install pin C while pressing in the directions of arrows (2).
    CAUTION:
    • If the outer mirror moves when installing the outer mirror glass, the stay could be damaged. When installing the outer mirror glass, use both hands to press together the outer mirror glass and outer mirror.
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  7. Install pins A and B in the same manner as Step 6.
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  8. Connect the negative battery terminal.