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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Take care not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Remove the inside rear view mirror cover (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Inside Rear View Mirror Cover
    G12146613Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the inside rear view mirror connector (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Inside Rear View Mirror Connector
    G12146614Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Push the PCM mirror base down to remove the PCM mirror assembly (A).
    Fig 3: Locating PCM Mirror Assembly With Screw
    G12146615Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage windshield glass.