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Outer Mirror: Replacement

  1. Remove the outer mirror assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Outer Mirror Assembly. >
  2. Warm the area around the mirror holder (A) with a hair drier until the edges of the mirror holder become soft (about 2 or 3 minutes with a 1,000 W drier).
  3. Use a flat tip screwdriver without sharp edges to lift the mirror out of the mirror holder (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Mirror From Mirror Holder
    G03816259Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Disconnect the mirror heater connector. (Model with mirror heater)
  5. Warm the area around the mirror holder with a hair drier until the edges of the mirror holder become soft (about 2 or 3 minutes with a 1,000 W drier).
  6. Connect the mirror heater connector. (Model with mirror heater)
  7. Remove the backing of the new double-stick tape, and push the mirror in to install it.
    NOTE: Unless the mirror holder is warmed sufficiently, the mirror holder edges may be damaged or the mirror cracked.
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