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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.
  1. Carefully push the outside rearview mirror face on the inner edge (near the front door window glass) to allow finger access.
  2. Grasp the mirror face firmly and pull it from the mirror body.
  3. Fig 1: Removing Mirror Face
    GM625758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the outside rearview mirror case from the outside rearview mirror housing and disconnect the heater wire (if equipped).
  5. Remove the two jackscrews from back of the mirror case
    • Bend the two jackscrews over.
    • Press down on the side of the jackscrew popping the screw from the mirror glass case.
    • Save the jackscrews for reinstallation to the mirror motor.
    • Fig 2: Removing Jackscrews From Back Of Mirror Case
      GM742257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.