Outer Rear View Mirror ASSY LH: Replacement

HINT:

The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

CAUTION: If the mirror shatters during removal, flying debris may cause injuries. Be sure to wear protective clothing, gloves, glasses, etc. when performing these procedures.

NOTE: When replacing the mirror body, prevent damage to the mirror body by placing a protective cloth on the work area.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH
REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY LH
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 3 nuts and mirror.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Nuts And Mirror
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3. Face the mirror holder upward and look at the bottom of the mirror. Find the 2 grooves between the mirror holder and holder base. Insert a screwdriver into a groove and twist it to release the claw. Then repeat for the other groove.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  CAUTION: To prevent the mirror from shattering and causing flying debris, apply tape to the front of the mirror.
  
  NOTE: To prevent damage to the vehicle, place protective tape on the mirror holder base near the lower edge of the mirror. A piece of cloth can be used.
4. Lift up the lower part of the mirror holder and then release the 2 hooks on the top of the mirror.
5. Remove the mirror holder.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Mirror Holder
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6. Detach the 7 claws.
7. Remove the mirror garnish.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Mirror Garnish
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REMOVE SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP LENS LH
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 2 screws and lens.
Fig 4: Removing Screws And Lens
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INSTALL SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP LENS LH
1. First set the lens position by inserting the lens peg to the location labeled A in Fig 5 . Then insert the lens guide to the V-shaped groove as shown in C in Fig 5 .
2. Install the lens with the 2 screws labeled B.
3. Connect the connector.
4. Install the mirror guide.
  
  Fig 5: Installing Side Turn Signal Lamp Lens LH
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5. Install the mirror holder.
HINT:

Before installing the mirror holder, use a dryer to sufficiently heat the backside of the mirror holder where the claws are located.

NOTE: If the ambient temperature is low and the claws are not heated before installing, the claws may break.

Fig 6: Installing The Mirror Holder
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INSTALL OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY LH
1. Install the mirror with the 3 nuts.
  1. Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
2. Connect the connector.
Fig 7: Installing Mirror With Nuts
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