OUTER MIRROR GLASS REMOVAL

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Note

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•  Removal of the outer mirror glass can be facilitated by warming the back of the glass to approx.50 °C {90 °F} to 60 °C {108 °F} degrees using a heat gun.

•  Be careful not to overheat the outer mirror, as temperatures higher than 60 °C {108 °F} degrees could deform it.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  To facilitate removal of the outer mirror glass, orient the outer mirror in the direction of arrow shown in the figure.

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3.  Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

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4.  Move the outer mirror glass in the direction of arrows shown in the figure to secure a space for inserting your fingers.

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5.  Insert your fingers into the location shown in the figure, move the outer mirror glass in the direction of arrow, and using the projection as the fulcrum point, disengage pin A.

Caution

•  When moving the outer mirror glass, if only the mirror glass is moved, the mirror glass could separate from the outer mirror glass holder. Move the outer mirror glass holder together with the mirror glass when moving the outer mirror glass.

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6.  Insert your fingers behind the glass in the same manner as Step 4 and disengage the remaining pins A and B.

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7.  Remove the wiring harness for hooks.

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8.  Disconnect the mirror heater connectors. (with heated outer mirror)

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9.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver to the position shown in the figure, remove the BSM indicator light connector (with blind spot monitoring (BSM) system).

Caution

•  The connector can be easily deformed, therefore do not apply excessive force.

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10.  Remove the mirror glass holder and the outer mirror glass as a single unit.