Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• T15 torx driver
• T10 torx driver
• standard/flat screw driver
• small flat/standard screwdriver
• tape

Procedure:

• apply a little tape to the bottom of the mirror opening which ensure we won't scratch the paint
• remove the mirror by angling the mirror upwards as far as it'll go, then a small plastic tab will be exposed which needs to be pushed to the right using a small flat/standard screwdriver
• disconnect the heated part by pulling the two spade connectors straight off
• disconnect the auto tint function by depressing the tab on the side of the electrical connector and pulling straight off
• remove the mirror motor assembly by removing the three T15 torx screws, then pull the motor out, and disconnect the electrical connector by pulling straight off
• remove the four T15 torx screws in the backside of the assembly which connects directly to the mirror cap
• remove the three T15 torx screws connecting that plastic bracket to the motor
• pull the plastic bracket off the motor, you will need a fair amount of force to pull it straight off, and ensure the wiring harness does not get caught up in the assembly
• pull off the foam backing and rubber gasket on the mirror base
• remove the two torx screws behind the foam back which holding the motor in place
• on the opposite side there will be a metal hook held in with a rubber spacer
• using a standard screwdriver, pry the hook over and pull the motor out simultaneously
• feed some of the access wire through so you can work comfortably with the motor
• remove the rectangular base from the motor by removing the four T15 torx screws
• use a paint marker to mark the casing of the motor at all the case transitions
• remove the four small T10 torx screws holding the assembly together
• pull the cover directly off the base, then the motor will be exposed and does pull directly off the base
• the gears simply pull of their locations
• reassembly in reverse of disassembly