Mirror Holder Replacement

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NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Carefully push on the top edge of the mirror holder (A) by hand

Fig 1: Identifying Mirror Holder, Mirror Housing And Clips
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Put a shop towel in the opening between the bottom edge of the mirror holder and the mirror housing (B) to prevent scratches Insert a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape under the mirror holder, and detach the bottom clips (C)
Carefully pull out the bottom edge of the mirror holder (A) to separate the adhesive (B), and then release the side clips (C)
NOTE: In cold weather, gently warm the mirror holder to at least 68°F (20°C) before removing it

Fig 2: Identifying Mirror Holder, Mirror Housing, Clips, Actuator, Hooks And Mirror Defogger Connectors
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Separate the mirror holder from the inner holder (D) on the actuator by releasing the hooks (E), and disconnect the mirror defogger connectors (F)
Before reinstalling the mirror holder to the inner holder (A) on the actuator, check the actuator rods (B) and the actuator boots (C)
NOTE: Make sure each actuator rod is inserted into the actuator securely, and each actuator boot is fully seated on the actuator

Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Holder Installation Position OK And No Good
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Reconnect the mirror defogger connectors
Reattach the hooks on the mirror holder to the actuator, then position the mirror holder on the actuator Carefully push on the clip portions of the mirror holder until the mirror holder locks into place
Check the actuator operation