Outer Rear View Mirror Cover -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
- The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
| 1. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR LH |
Push the upper part of the mirror surface and tilt it.
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Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 claws and separate the outer mirror LH from the mirror body.
- HINT:
- Apply protective tape to the outer rear mirror LH to prevent it from being damaged.
w/ Blind Monitor System:
Disconnect the connector and remove the outer mirror LH.
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w/ EC Mirror:
Disconnect the connector and remove the outer mirror LH.
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w/ Mirror Heater:
Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the outer mirror LH.
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| 2. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR COVER LH |
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- HINT:
- Be sure to detach the claws of the outer mirror cover in the order shown in the illustration.
Using 2 screwdrivers, detach the 2 claws.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
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Insert a screwdriver into the slot as shown in the illustration and push on the outer mirror body to create a space between the outer mirror body and outer mirror cover.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to break the ribs.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape *2 Rib *a Inner Side of Outer Mirror Cover - -
Insert a moulding remover into the space made between the outer mirror body and outer mirror cover.
- NOTICE:
- Do not insert the moulding remover more than 4 mm (0.157 in.).
- HINT:
- Tape the moulding remover before use.
- Standard:
Area Specified Condition a 4mm
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
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Slide the moulding remover downwards as shown in the illustration to detach the 2 claws.
- NOTICE:
- Do not insert the moulding remover more than 4 mm (0.157 in.).
- Do not slide the moulding remover past the point approximately 40 mm (1.57 in.) from the bottom edge of the outer mirror cover as the outer mirror body will become damaged.
- Standard:
Area Specified Condition a 40mm b 4mm
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
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Remove the moulding remover B.
Apply protective tape to the areas of the body cover and outer mirror cover as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape *a Lower Side
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Insert a moulding remover B between the outer mirror cover and outer mirror body as shown in the illustration and detach the claw.
Using a screwdriver, detach the claw.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
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Detach the 2 claws and remove the outer mirror cover.
- NOTICE:
- When removing the cover, be careful not to damage the side turn signal light assembly or cover.
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