Difficulty Level
Tools/Supplies Needed:
• pliers
• phillips screwdriver
• penetrating oil
• standard/flat screwdriver
Procedure:
• remove the plastic cap where the wiring is inserted into the base by removing the small phillips screw
• angle the mirror glass all the way down to the ground
• pull the mirror glass back gently, a standard screwdriver can be used to assist in disconnecting the plastic clips
• once the mirror glass is off, pull off the spade connectors for the heated mirror function
• remove the four phillips screws around the perimeter of the frame
• the lower outside corner normally seizes, so be careful when removing it
• to remove the outside cap, use pliers to squeeze and push through the four plastic expanding clips in the aluminum framework
• then giggle the cap and mirror glass trim piece to free the clips towards the mounting base
• then remove the mirror glass trim piece
• remove the three phillips screws to remove the mirror motor
• to disconnect the plug, expand the tabs and pull the electrical connector from the motor
• reassembly in reverse of disassembly