Inner Rearview Mirror: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The spring cannot be reused. Prepare a new spring before removal.

Turn the mirror base 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise to remove it.

Fig 1: Turning Mirror Base To Remove
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Remove the spring from mirror base.

Fig 2: Removing Spring From Mirror Base
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the mirror surface.