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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

Important:  When removing electrochromic glass that is broken, or if glass breaks during replacement, be cautious not to spill electrochromic fluid on to vehicle. Doing so will cause damage to the vehicle.

  1. Adjust mirror face as shown in picture to obtain access to mirror face retention clips (1).
  2. Fig 1: Removing Face Mirror
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  3. Position a flat-bladed tool between back side of mirror face and the adjuster mechanism as shown in picture.
  4. With a twisting motion of the flat bladed tool, separate the mirror face from the adjuster mechanism by releasing the mirror face retention clips (1).
  5. With mirror face in hand, disconnect the electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the mirror face from the mirror housing.
  7. Inspect the adjuster mechanism for damage.