Outside Rear View Mirror Replacement

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NOTE:

When prying with a flat-up screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the quadrant inner cover (A), then disconnect the connector (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Quadrant Inner Cover And Connector
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After disconnecting the connector (A), remove the outside rear view mirror (B).

Fig 2: Outside Rear View Mirror And Connector With Torque Specifications
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Installation is the reverse of removal.