Outer Mirror Assembly: Disassembly

CAUTION: When removing the mirror - repair, be careful not to damage the back surface of mirror - repair with a flat tip screwdriver.

Operate the remote control mirror switch to face the mirror - repair inside.
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .

Remove the mirror - repair.

Insert a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool into the tool insertion opening shown in the figure, release the engagement and take the mirror - repair outward to remove.

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Disconnect the connector. (Model with mirror heater)

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Release the claws, and then remove the cover - cap outer mirror lower.

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Release the claws, and then remove the cover - cap outer mirror.
CAUTION: Be careful not to apply excessive force when removing the cover - cap outer mirror, as the lower hooks may become damaged.

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Remove the Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert system indicator. (Model with Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert system)
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Release the claws and then remove the Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert system indicator.
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Remove the light assembly - side turn mirror. (Model with side turn signal light)
1. Remove the screws and pull out the light assembly - side turn mirror to the front of the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the light assembly - side turn mirror.
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