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: Releasing Lower Hooks Using Flat-Tip Screwdriver
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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 under the mirror holder, and release the lower hooks (C).
Carefully pull out the bottom edge of the mirror holder (A), then release the upper hooks (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Mirror Holder, Inner Holder And Upper Hooks
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Separate the mirror holder from the inner holder (C) on the actuator, and disconnect the mirror defogger terminals (D) (for some models).
Before reinstalling the mirror holder to the actuator (A), 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 To Inner Holder On Actuator
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For some models: 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 hook areas of the mirror holder until the mirror holder locks into place.
Check the actuator operation.